Colp v. First Baptist Church

In March, 1925, the church building of the First Baptist Church of Murphysboro, Illinois, was partially destroyed by a tornado and fire. On or about May 11, 1926, the church through its trustees made a written contract with William Jolly to reconstruct a church building upon the old site. The contract was completed on or about June 15, 1927. A dispute arose between the contractor and the church as to the balance due the contractor and suit was filed by Jolly against the church for the amount he claimed was due. On September 30, 1927, the appellants filed their bill herein for a mechanic’s…