Marble v. Town of Clinton

On December 11, 1933, a written contract was made between the defendant, acting by its board of health, and the plaintiff, whereby the plaintiff was to collect all garbage from the houses in Clinton' for one year commencing on that day, and was to be paid $2,500 in twelve equal instalments. The contract provided: “Upon the completion of this contract said Marble is given the option *88to renew for a further term of one year.” On November 17, 1934, the plaintiff gave to the board of selectmen, which by vote of the town had succeeded to the duties of the board of health (G. L. [Ter. Ed.] c. 41, §…