People Ex Rel. Merrill v. Nellis
California Court of Appeal
PETITION for writ of prohibition to the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the Court
THE COURT.
This is an application to this court for an original writ of prohibition restraining the supervisors of Los Angeles county from entering into a certain contract for the purchase of furnishing's for the hall of records. Respondents demur to the petition.
It is averred that the supervisors advertised for bids; that the same were received; that one bidder offered to supply the needed furnishings for $150,000, while another bid therefor $247,700; that the goods so to be furnished under such respective bids were in quality, texture and workmanship the same. It is further averred that the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- County of Riverside v. Yawman & Erbe Manufacturing Co.California Court of Appeal · 1906
- Sarver v. County of Los AngelesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1909
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Henry Cowell Lime & Cement Co. v. WilliamsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1920