Crist v. Brownsville Township

This was an action by Crist against Broivnsville township, upon an agreement in writing. The agreement bears date February 20,1856; it is alleged to be between said township and Crist; and it contains the *462following stipulations: “ Oi'ist agrees to build a schoolhouse [describing its dimensions] on the south-east corner of Henry King’s land, to be constructed with good materials and in a workmanlike manner, to be completed on or before the first of May, 1856. And the trustees of the township agree to pay Grist 391 dollars, one-half to be paid on the completion of the house, and the balance on…