Hedges v. Scott

Plaintiff brings this suit against W. F. Scott and J. F. Salter to recover the sum of $1005.34, which, he alleges, is due him as a balance for work done by him as a sub-contractor under defendants on a public highway in Natchitoches Parish.

Scott and Salter were ordinary partners, and judgment was asked against each for one-half of the debt. Scott settled his part of the debt and the suit was dismissed as to him.

There was judgment in the District Court against Salter for one-half of the debt and he has appealed.

OPINION

Scott and Salter, ordinary partners, contracted with the State Highway…