Cameron v. State

William B. Cameron instituted this action against the State of Washington for $41,443.60 for constructing a parking lot on state property and to recover a cash bid bond of $3,413.10. A motion by the State to dismiss the complaint was granted, and Cameron appeals on the theory that the State has unlawfully appropriated his property for public use without paying therefor.

The salient facts alleged in the complaint are that Cameron, while operating a construction business under the assumed name of “Cameron Oil and Asphalt Company,” submitted a bid and a cash bid bond to the State for the…