Libby, McNeill & Libby v. Illinois District Telegraph Co.

Mr. Justice John J. Sullivan

delivered the opinion of the court.

This appeal seeks to reverse a judgment for $2,556 entered against defendant, Illinois District Telegraph Company, upon the verdict of a jury in an action of assumpsit brought by plaintiff, Libby, McNeill & Libby.

The parties entered into a written contract on April 22, 1924, for the operation of an electrically controlled night watch supervisory and fire alarm system and service, the pertinent portions of which are as follows:

‘ ‘ The District Company agrees that it will, at its own expense, continue to operate and maintain the…