Bartley v. City of New Orleans

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Spencer, J.

Plaintiff sues the city for breach of contract, and claims $11,583 30 as loss and damage sustained thereby.

He alleges that, as transferee of one W. W. Walker, he held a contract with the city to furnish 250,000 feet, running measure, of square timber, required for repairs to the city wharves; delivery to begin within five days after ad j udication of contract, at the rate of 50,000 feet per month, if required, and to be delivered in front of the city at such localities as may be designated by the city surveyor, etc. The price to be paid in…