Derbes v. Checker Cab Co.

Plaintiff, an ordinary partnership composed of five partners, engaged in the business of general bookkeeping, auditing, and accounting in New Orleans, -sued the defendant on an alleged verbal contract for the sum of $200, representing the last installment due under the contract for general bookkeeping and accounting work performed for defendant during the month of March, 1925. Defendant filed a general denial, and on the day of the trial filed a plea of prescription of three years, which was referred to the merits by the lower court. There was judgment in favor of plaintiff for the full…