Board of County Commissioners v. Lewis

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Fatzee, J.:

This action was brought pursuant to K. S. A. 19-232 to recover from the appellees overcharges and penalties for materials and supplies purchased from them by the appellant, the Roard of County Commissioners of Sedgwick County. The record discloses the materials purchased were for use by the county in the maintenance of its roads and bridges, and for fire control equipment.

The overcharges occurred in the years 1961 and 1962. No demand was made until April 15, 1965, and suit was filed May 21, 1965. The district court granted summary judgment…