Texarkana v. Friedell
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Miller Circuit Court; Joel D. Conway, Judge; No officer or member of the corporation, however much he may be interested in its proceedings, can, without authority, make contracts for it, or bind it by his declarations or admissions. 34 Ark. 249. Appellee was bound to know of the limitations on the authority of the mayor and other city officials, and his services were rendered at his own hazard. 51 Tex.
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Appeal from Miller Circuit Court; Joel D. Conway, Judge; No officer or member of the corporation, however much he may be interested in its proceedings, can, without authority, make contracts for it, or bind it by his declarations or admissions. 34 Ark. 249. Appellee was bound to know of the limitations on the authority of the mayor and other city officials, and his services were rendered at his own hazard. 51 Tex. App. 532. It is idle to say that appellant did no.t know of these services. The amount charged was reasonable, and appellant had made it known to the mayor, city attorne3'- and four…
1Opinion of the CourtHill, C. J.
The city brought an injunction suit to protect a street from obstruction. The city attorney employed Mr. Friedell, an attorney at law, to assist him in the case, and stated that it was the kind of a case for which the council would allow a special fee, and that he would divide the fee with Mr. Friedell. Upon that understanding Mr. Friedell went into the case, The city attorney was succeeded by another gentleman in that office, who, upon learning that Mr. Friedell was in the case, consented and approved of his continuing therein. Mr. Friedell made -it clear to the city attorney, to the mayor…
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