Snell v. Cottingham

Appellees, by a written contract, obligated themselves to build the Lafayette, Bloomington and Mississippi Railroad from the Illinois Central Railroad, at Bloomington, east to the Indiana State line. The work was to be commenced in 10 days after notice, .and to be completed in 130 days thereafter.

Appellants, for whom the road was to be constructed, agreed to furnish engines and cars sufficient for the transport-ation and hauling of material in the performance of the work ; to furnish material sufficient to lay twenty miles of track per month; to furnish a sufficient number of water tanks, and…