Eberhardt Construction Co. v. Board of County Commissioners

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mason, J.:

In June, 1916, the commissioners of Sedgwick county decided that it was- desirable to build a jail at a cost of $120,000. An election was held at which a majority of those voting declared in favor of issuing bonds for the purpose. In September a contract was entered into with the Eberhardt Construction Company for the building of the jail. Work under the contract was begun by purchasing material and equipment, a part of which was placed upon the ground. Two of the commissioners were succeeded by newly elected officers in January, and in that…