Dockson Gas Co. v. S. W. Const. Co.

Plaintiff brought this suit for damages against defendants, alleging breach of contract.

Under date of October 7, 1940, plaintiff, appellant, made a proposal to the three defendant companies who were engaged as associates in the joint venture of the construction of Cantonment Area No. 6, known as Camp Livingston, near Alexandria, Louisiana. The body of the proposal was as follows:

"We propose and agree to furnish all butane gas for your buildings in Cantonment Area #6 for the 1940 and 1941 winter season at a price of 8¢ per gallon delivered in your underground systems.

"Your acceptance of this…