Whitney v. Parish of Vernon
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Twelfth. Judicial District Court, Parish of Vernon; Don E. So. Relie, Judge. Action hy William C. Whitney against the Parish of Vernon. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
BREAUX, O. J.
Plaintiff brought this suit against defendant for defendant’s alleged breach of contract, and asked for judgment in the sum of $12,092.19 actual damages, and $17,160.24 profits’ loss on the contract; and he claims, in addition, $16,000 as damages to his reputation.
He entered into a contract with the parish of Vernon on the 4th day of May, 1908, to provide material and build the courthouse as per plan and specifications. He claims that he was to have all of the materials in the old courthouse building.
The amount originally agreed upon to build the courthouse was $88,000.
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2Cases cited3 opinions
- Murphy v. Police JurySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1906
- Dupuy v. Police JurySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1906
- Louisiana & Northwest Railroad v. Police Jury of Bienville ParishSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1896
3Cited by7 opinions
- Ellis v. Acadia Parish School BoardSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1946
- Whitney v. Parish of VernonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1913
- Kelly & Son v. Yellow Cab Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1926
- Murry v. Union Parish School BoardLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1938
- Comeaux v. School Employees Retirement SystemLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1970
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