Townes Associates, Ltd., Respondent v. the City of Greenville, South Carolina, Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of South Carolina affirmed judgments in favor of Townes Associates in two consolidated actions at law against the City of Greenville: one on a written architectural-services contract for the Coffee Street pedestrian mall that the City breached, and one in quantum meruit for services on the Spring Street parking garage performed under an implied contract made through the City Manager. Because both were law actions tried without a jury, review was limited to whether any evidence reasonably supported the lower court's findings, and counsel conceded such evidence existed. The Court held the City could not escape liability where its manager acted within the proper scope of his authority, Council members knew of the services, and the City benefited; the absence of formal Council ratification was a mere technicality. No separate opinions were filed.