Edwards Farm Supply Co. v. State

This claim was initiated by the July 26, 1983, filing of a complaint by the Claimant, Edwards Farm Supply Co. The Claimant sought $45,000 in damages based on the Respondent’s failure to award contract No. R-045 to Claimant as the lowest responsible bidder. The claim was tried before Commissioner Robert Frederick. Both sides have fully briefed all issues and Commissioner Frederick has duly filed his report. Oral argument was heard before the judges of the Court of Claims in January of 1989.

The Claimant is a corporation whose primary business is selling farm chemicals and fertilizers and its…