Williams v. City of Topeka

Citations

• 85 Kan. 857
• 118 P. 864
• 1911 Kan. LEXIS 156

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Public Improvements — Lowest “Responsible” Bidder. The word “responsible” in the phrase “lowest responsible bidder” in a statute providing for competitive bids before awarding contracts for certain public improvements in cities of the first class, implies skill, judgment and integrity necessary to-a faithful performance of the contract, as well as sufficient financial resources and ability.</p> <p>2. - Decision of Governing Body Final. The governing body of the city must determine the fact whether one who-presents a bid for a contract under the statute above referred to is the lowest responsible bidder, and such determination can not be set aside by a court unless the action of such tribunal is arbitrary, oppressive or fraudulent.</p> <p>3. -Finding of District Court Approved. The finding of the district court that the mayor and commissioners of the city of Topeka acted upon sufficient information and in -good faith in awarding the contract in question is, upon an examination of the evidence and findings, approved.</p>