Shreveport Producing & Refining Corp. v. City of Shreveport

This is a suit to recover from defendant $3,138.51, with legal interest thereon from May 22, 1925. The suit is based upon an assignment, made by E. J.' Deas Company, Inc., to plaintiff, in consideration, it is alleged, though not proved, for indebtedness due plaintiff by the assignor for gasoline and oil purchased and used on what is termed the Bayou Pierre sewer contract; a contract entered into by the assignor with defendant. The assignment reads as follows:

“Shreveport, La., May 22, 1925.

“To the City of Shreveport:

“Upon completion of final estimate Bayou Pierre Sewer, please pay to the…