Baltazar Contractors, Inc. v. Town of Lunenburg

In this civil action arising from the termination of a construction contract, the plaintiff, Baltazar Contractors, Inc. (Baltazar), appeals from the entry of summary judgment in favor of the defendant town of Lunenburg (town). At issue is whether Baltazar is entitled to damages from the town when the contract was terminated because of the town’s failure to comply with public bidding requirements. We conclude that Baltazar may not recover damages under the contract, because the agreement is void. We conclude further that Baltazar’s claim in quantum meruit fails as matter of law.

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