Haugen v. City of Berthold

VOGEL, Justice.

Gary Haugen, a contractor, appeals from a judgment against him in an action brought by him against the City of Bert-hold. At the request of the parties, who agree that there is an emergency, we expedited oral argument and the issuance of this opinion. We affirm the judgment.

The City advertised for bids for the construction of improvements to a waste water treatment system, and the plaintiff bid on the project. His bid was the lowest submitted, and the parties have stipulated that the City would have awarded the contract to him if it were not for the fact that he did not hold a…