Talbot Paving Co. v. Common Council
Michigan Supreme Court
Mandamus. Relator applied for mandamus to compel the respondent to approve a paving contract. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.
Relator applies for the writ of mandamus to compel the respondent to approve a contract for pay*263ing a portion of Griswold street, made with it by the board of public works.
The charter of the city of Detroit provides that such work shall be done under the supervision of the board of public works, and upon contracts and under specifications to be prepared by such board, and approved by the common council. This board is required to advertise for proposals to execute the work according to plans and specifications, and to contract with the lowest responsible bidder. The board may. reject all…
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