Texas & St. L. Ry. Co. v. Rust

Caldwell, J.,

(charging jury.) On the twenty-second day of April, 1882,the parties entered into a written contract for the construction, by the defendants for the plaintiff, 'of a railroad bridge across the Arkansas river, at the price of $305,000. Differences arose between them as to their relative rights, duties, and obligations under the contract, which resulted in the institution of this suit. The matters in controversy between them can best be brought to your attention by stating the defendant’s claims first, which may be stated thus:

*2401. Contract, price for bridge, ----- $305,000 00

2. For…