H. A. Sack Co. v. Forest Beach Public Service District

Ness, Justice:

This appeal is from an order directing a verdict in two actions in favor of the respondent, Forest Beach Public Service District. We affirm.

In July 1972, prior to submitting its bid for electrical and mechanical work on a hotel at Hilton Head, the appellant, H. A. Sack Company, Inc., contacted respondent’s office concerning the plumbing connection rates. The existing charge of $19,480 was quoted to appellant over the telephone. Appellant included that figure in its bid and was awarded the subcontract.

In February 1973, respondent revised its connection charge rates upward. The…