Legal Opinion
American Structures, Inc. v. Mayor of Baltimore
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided October 7, 1976No. [No. 14, September Term, 1976.]PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSingley, J.
This case presents the issue whether a municipality, here the City of Baltimore (the City), may interpose the defense of sovereign immunity in an action in contract. We granted certiorari after the case had been docketed but before it was argued in the Court of Special Appeals.
In May, 1974, the City entered into a contract with American Structures, Inc. (the Contractor) for the construction of a storm drain outfall, in accordance with the specifications prepared by the Maryland State Highway Administration (the Highway Administration).
Work commenced in September, 1974, and thereafter the…
2Cases cited31 opinions
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- State v. Baltimore & Ohio RailroadCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1871
- University of Maryland v. MaasCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1938
- Godwin v. County CommissionersCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1970
- Mayor of Baltimore v. EschbachCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1862
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