Leonard v. Rhoades

This was an action of assumpsit, brought by Charles B. Rhoades and Orville H. Whittlesey, against John B. Legnard, to recover money alleged to be due on a contract executed by the parties on the 20th day of February, 1890, which was in substance as follows:

“Rhoades and Whittlesey are to make as many brick at the yard of Legnard, in Chicago, as can be made during the season of 1890. They are to dig the clay, make and burn the brick and load them on Legnard’s wagons, and furnish all necessary fuel, oil, etc., and keep all machinery in good repair, and turn the yard and machinery back at the end…