Kutsche v. Ford

The trial judge filed an opinion which we adopt:

“School district No. 5, Springwells township, Wayne county, wanting a new school building erected, according to plans and specifications prepared by architects, the school board advertised for competitive bids-Each bidder was required to deposit a certified check equal to five per cent, of the bid made, to be forfeited in case of acceptance of the bid and refusal of contract by the bidder. Plaintiff is a contractor and bidder residing in Detroit and after examination of the plans and specifications, prepared his estimates and on the day…