Knight Bros., Inc. v. State

This action originated with a claim arising out of a contract of the plaintiffs with the Department of Roads of the State of Nebraska, which claim was filed under the provisions of section 77-2406, R. R. S. 1943. The claim was disallowed. Appeal was then made under section 77-2407, R. R. S. 1943, to the district court for Lancaster County which found for the defendant. The plaintiffs then perfected their appeal to this court.

The plaintiffs, a corporation and a partnership, respectively, were as joint venturers the successful bidders for the construction of work under Federal Aid Interstate…