Johnson v. . Asheville

The evidence tended to show that on or about 23 September, 1926, the defendant, Allport Construction Company, made an offer to the City of Asheville to do the excavation for the new McCormick football stadium at certain unit prices therein specified. Thereafter, on 27 September, 1926, the City of Asheville, through its mayor, accepted the offer of Allport Construction Company in the following language: "This is to confirm the contract with you and accept your offer at the above price." Thereafter, Allport Construction Company made an agreement with Perry M. Alexander to do the work called for…