Massachusetts Superior Court December 18, 2001, No. 9706490C (Johnson Turf & Golf Management, Inc. v. City of Beverly)

Lauriat, J.

In 1997, the City of Beverly and the Beverly Golf and Tennis Commission (collectively “the City”) advertised for bids on the operation of the City’s municipal golf and tennis club (“the Club”). The City awarded the contract to Friel Golf Management Co., Inc. (“Friel”), but the award was challenged by Johnson Turf and Golf Management, Inc.