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KAT Excavation, Inc., et al, v. City of Belton, Missouri

Date: 05-11-1999

Case Number: WD 56446

Judge: Joseph Paul Dandurand

Court: Circuit Court, Cass County, Missouri

Plaintiff's Attorney: Stephen Robert Miller or Kansas City, Missouri

Defendant's Attorney: Joseph A. Cambiano of Kansas City, Missouri

Description:

Construction contractor who turned in the lowest bid (by about $5,000) on a public improvement project and a taxpayer sued the city, who awarded the contract to the second lowest bidder.

A consulting engineer hired by the City concluded that KAT would be able to complete the contract on time, but the Board of the City of Belton decided to award the contract to Dennis Johnson and the mayor immediately signed an ordinance providing approval.

Judge ruled in favor of the city. Plaintiff appealed.

Outcome:

In favor of defendant.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Original ruling affirmed and motion for transfer denied. See: 996 S.W.2d 649 (Mo.App. W.D. 1999). Note: The date shown above is the date of the appellate court decision and not the trial date. - DJS

About This Case

What was the outcome of KAT Excavation, Inc., et al, v. City of Belton, Missouri?

The outcome was: In favor of defendant.

Which court heard KAT Excavation, Inc., et al, v. City of Belton, Missouri?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Cass County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Joseph Paul Dandurand.

Who were the attorneys in KAT Excavation, Inc., et al, v. City of Belton, Missouri?

Plaintiff's attorney: Stephen Robert Miller or Kansas City, Missouri. Defendant's attorney: Joseph A. Cambiano of Kansas City, Missouri.

When was KAT Excavation, Inc., et al, v. City of Belton, Missouri decided?

This case was decided on May 11, 1999.