Mississippi Transportation Commission v. Engineering Associates, Inc.

GRIFFIS, J.,

for the Court.

¶ 1. During the development of a new highway interchange over Interstate 20 in Meridian, Mississippi, the City of Meridian (“City”) chose Engineering Associates, Inc. (“EAI”) as the engineering firm. However, the Mississippi Transportation Commission (“MTC”) rescinded that agreement and chose a different engineering firm for the project. The MTC’s decision was appealed to the circuit court, and the circuit court reinstated the City’s agreement with EAI. The MTC now appeals, asserting that the circuit court erred by (1) failing to dismiss EAI’s appeal for lack of…