Clayton v. Salt Lake City

CROCKETT, Justice.

Plaintiff Clayton sues for himself and other taxpayers to prohibit defendants, Salt Lake City and County Commissions, operating as a Joint Authority, from proceeding with a contract to build a public safety and jail building,'part of a new Hall of Justice complex, which the City and County are constructing.

On October 30, 1962, bids were asked and specifications published by the Joint Authority. Among bids received the lowest was by Herrick Iron Works for $542,-' 425; and the next lowest by Southern-Steel Company for $597,000. After due consideration and study of the bids,…