City of West Palm Beach v. H & Q Enterprises, Inc.

JAMES T. CARLISLE, County Judge

The issue in this case is whether a contract with a municipality is void by reason of the municipality’s failure to comply with formal requisites imposed by charter or statue. More particularly the question is whether a municipality can avoid its obligation under such a contract.

The city and I & R entered into a contract, dated February 9, 1976, giving defendant the exclusive right to run a concession at plaintiff’s West Palm Beach Municipal Auditorium from October 1, 1975, through *12September 30, 1980. I & R Enterprises was the low bidder. I & R had the right to…