Connelly v. Lawhon

The city of North Little Bock, wishing to have repairs made on its streets, through its city council, instructed Harvey Brown, who was chairman of the street committee, to make investigation, and secure estimates and bids for doing the work.

P. F. Connelly submitted his bid to Harvey Brown, and it was reported to the council, and the city council referred the matter to the street and finance committee with power to act. Connelly was directed by the mayor to commence work, and the work was done and completed under the direction and supervision of the mayor and street committee of North Little…