Alabama Trunk & Luggage Co. v. Hauer

Appellee recovered judgment against appellant in this action for breach of contract, and also common counts for work and labor done.

The contract was for the erection of 20 advertising signs along the principal public highways leading into the city of Birmingham, extending over a period of 12 months, with the stipulation for a replacement of any sign by plaintiff in case of destruction thereof. The compensation was to be $40 per month for. 12 months from the date of erection. The contract was procured for plaintiff by the agent Peeper, and defendant, before signing, required to be added to the…