¶1refused the order asked for. The highway commissioner has no authority to let jobs for which the statutes require sealed proposals, to persons who did not make such proposals, and at a time subsequent to the opening of the bids. Hannah v. Fife 27 Mich. 172; Mackenzie v. Baraga Township 39 Mich. 554.
58 Mich. 245
Beard v. DeGoit
Decided October 27, 1885
Michigan Supreme Court · decided 1885-10-27
The highway commissioner of Burdell township gave notice that he would receive sealed proposals for the building of a bridge, and several bids were sent in ranging from $387 to $1000. The lowest bidder was not present when the bids were opened, and the commissioner, in announcing that he should award the job to him, added that if he did not give the necessary security he should accept the next higher bid.
Relies on Hannah v. Fife · People ex rel. Mackenzie v. Treasurer of Baraga Township
Decided 1885-10-27