Peterson v. City of Ionia

Mooré, J.

Mr. Peterson brought suit against defendant for a balance claimed to be due him for filling and grading a street. In the early summer of 1905, the defendant city advertised for and solicited bids for work in accordance with a profile and certain specifications. The plaintiff was the lowest bidder and the contract was let to him. On July 3d, the following resolution was adopted by the defendant’s city council:

“Resolved, That the mayor and the city attorney are hereby instructed to enter into a contract with Mr. Peterson for the filling, grading and completion of Cleveland street,…