Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit May 10, 1984, 83-4015 (Alcorn County, Mississippi v. U.S. Interstate Supplies, Inc.)

E. GRADY JOLLY, Circuit Judge:

This action arises from illegal purchases of office supplies by a county official. Al-corn County sued to recover all amounts paid by it in violation of state bidding laws to the defendant USIS. Additionally, the county sought punitive damages under state law and treble damages under 18 U.S.C.