Miles v. City of Baker

This is an action for damages based on alleged breach of contract. The case was tried to the court without a jury. The court made findings and entered judgment in favor of defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

The plaintiff, a certified public accountant, on November 24,1984, made an offer in writing to the mayor of Baker, as follows:

“I herewith submit a proposal to audit the books and accounts of Baker, Oregon, for the fiscal year 1934, for the sum of four hundred ($400).”

The board of commissioners, the governing body of the city, by motion accepted the offer of plaintiff and the mayor endorsed on…