W. P. Myers Publishing Co. v. White River School Township
Indiana Court of Appeals
From Johnson Circuit Court; Wm. J. Buckingham, Judge. Action by The W. P. Myers Publishing Company against White River School Township to recover the value of certain music charts furnished the township. From a judgment for defendant on demurrer to the complaint, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtComstock, C. J.
Appellant brought this action against the White River School Township of Johnson county, Indiana, to recover the value of twelve music charts at $15 each. The trial court sustained appellee’s demurrer to the complaint for want of facts. Appellant refusing to plead fur*92ther, judgment was rendered in favor of appellee for costs. The sufficiency of the complaint is presented by this appeal. The first objection to the complaint, as stated by appellee, is, that “a township trustee has no authority to create a debt for music charts, music not being one of the branches of study required to be taught…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Honey Creek School Township v. BarnesIndiana Supreme Court · 1889
- State ex rel. Andrew v. WebberIndiana Supreme Court · 1886
- Jackson School Township v. HadleyIndiana Supreme Court · 1877
3Cited by1 opinion
- Tyler v. StittWisconsin Supreme Court · 1907