Caldwell Bros. v. Board of Sup'rs

LAND, Justice.

On February 17, 1932, defendant board of supervisors entered into a contract with Caldwell Bros., a partnership engaged in the business of building contractor, to cbnstruct certain buildings and additions to buildings at the Louisiana State University.

Plaintiff executed and completed the contract. The work was accepted by the University, and, in part payment of the price due, plaintiff accepted certificates of indebtedness issued by the board of supervisors of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College for the sum of $284,393.13.

Defendant board of…