Lagasse v. Allen

FOURNET, Chief Justice.

The defendant, Edward M. Allen, is appealing from a judgment of the lower court awarding the plaintiffs, Charles F. Lagasse and Sons, $6,148.28, representing the balance allegedly due on the construction of a building at the corner of Canal and N. Broad Streets, New Orleans, pursuant to their agreement based on the following letter addressed to the defendant by the plaintiff: “Re: 101 N. Broad St. and 2701 Canal St. We propose to furnish labor and materials to- erect a new building at above address, as per your directions on a 15% cost plus basis, over and above our…