Lundin v. Township of Butternut Valley

Appeal from an order denying a new trial, after a dismissal on defendant’s motion.

Plaintiff’s action urns to recover the agreed price and reasonable value for constructing a concrete bridge across a drainage ditch in the defendant township. The town board advertised for bids. No plans Avere on file with the clerk. Plaintiff and another contractor appeared. Each presented a so-called sketch and rough specifications Avith a bid, plaintiff’s being for $1,578. That being the loAver bid Avas accepted, and an entry thereof made in the minutes of the board. Later the board concluded to add four feet…