McMULLEN v. HOFFMAN

No. 271.

174 U.S. 639 (1899)

McMULLEN v. HOFFMAN.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 22, 1899.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. L.B. Cox and Mr. William A. Maury for petitioner. Mr. R. Percy Wright was on their brief.

Mr. Rufus Mallory for respondent.


MR. JUSTICE PECKHAM, after stating the facts, delivered the opinion of the court.

The foregoing statement shows that there is a difference of opinion in the courts below as to the law applicable to the case. The question is one of importance, involving as it does the principles which should control in regard to the procurement of contracts at public lettings for work to be awarded to the lowest bidder. Assuming the same facts...

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