Layne-Western Co. v. City of Depew

The Layne-Western Company brought this action against the city of Depew for the sum of $2,481.01 as the price of a turbine pump which it sold to that city and installed in its waterworks system in the month of April, 1932. Plaintiff’s petition alleged :

“That on or about said date the pumping machinery for said waterworks system and plant broke down and ceased to function, and that by,reason thereof the said defendant was and would be unable to furnish its customers and patrons with water for domestic purposes, and was and would be unable to furnish water for fire protection to said city, by…