Seasons Coal Co. v. City of Cleveland

The appellee city contends that its contract with appellant Seasons was void for fraud because the affidavit submitted with Seasons’ bid contained a forged signature. The city also argues that the contract with Seasons was void because the alleged forged affidavit was submitted by Seasons in order to evade the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Section 108 of the Cleveland City Charter.1

After reviewing extensive testimony and numerous exhibits, the trial court held, inter alia, that there was no intent to defraud the city on the part of Seasons, and that the contract was entered…