Smith, Hinchman & Grylls Associates, Inc. v. River Rouge Building Authority

Plaintiff is a firm of architects. It sued the 2 defendants for $32,866.14, the amount it claims -dim on contract for services rendered. A d.efault judgment was entered against defendant building authority. After trial a judgment of no cause for action - was entered in favor of defendant city. Plaintiff appeals.

The city had desired to build a civic center and new city hall. Acting under the provisions of PA 1948 (1st Ex Sess), No 31 (CL 1948 and CLS 1961, § 123.951 et seq. [Stat Ann 1961 Rev § 5.301(1) et seq.l), it incorporated the building authority. The latter was governed by 3…