Legal Opinion
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Crais
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided April 7, 1930No. 11,794PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHiggins, J.
Plaintiff sues defendant for $500 on a contract alleged to have been entered into between the parties on May 13, 1925. Defendant admitted his signature, but denied liability for want of valid or legal consideration. There was judgment in favor of the plaintiff as prayed for, and defendant has appealed.
The pertinent part of the contract reads as follows:
“May 13, 1925.
“In consideration of the discharge by the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. of its liability to the Canal Commercial Trust & Savings Bank of New Orleans, as surety for and on account of J. E. Johnson, Manager of the LeBreton…
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