Sanders v. Monroe Sand & Gravel Co.

Plaintiff sued defendant to recover $1476.36 with legal interest from judicial demand. Defendant denied liability and filed a reconventional demand which, on motion, was stricken out. After the trial was closed in the District Court defendant asked that the case be reopened and it permitted to introduce further evidence, but its application was refused. There was judgment rejecting plaintiff’s demand and dismissing his suit, and he appealed. Defendant did not appeal but in this court sought to answer the appeal.

OPINION

Plaintiff and defendant entered into a contract whereby the latter turned…