Mackey v. Township of Columbus
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to St. Clair. (Stevens, J.) Assumpsit. Defendant brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, J.
Plaintiff sued and was allowed to recover on a written contract for building a bridge over Belle *228river,'purporting to be made with Patrick Kelley, commissioner of highways. The contract included the abutments or piers, the trestle-work and approaches, and the material. This contract, which was dated and approved by the town board July 24, 1883, provided for the completion of - the work by September 25, 1883, for $614. Any delay involved a forfeiture of $200, and made plaintiff liable for damages.
The place where this bridge was to be built was on a newly-projected highway, at a not great…
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