Law, Business and Society 11th Edition by Tony McAdams

Exercise 17

Allen M. Campbell Co. sought a contract to build houses for the U.S. Navy. Approximately one-half hour before the housing bids were due, Virginia Metal Industries quoted Campbell Co. a price of $193,121 to supply the necessary doors and frames. Campbell, using the Virginia Metal quote, entered a bid and won the contract. Virginia Metal refused to supply the necessary doors, and Campbell had to secure an alternative source of supply at a price $45,562 higher than Virginia Metal's quote. Campbell sued. Explain Campbell's claim. Defend Virginia Metal. Decide. See Allen M. Campbell Co. Inc. v. Virginia Metal Industries, 708 F.2d 930 (4th Cir. 1983).