Hay v. Bush
Citations
- 110 La. 575
- 34 So. 692
- 1903 La. LEXIS 673
Syllabus
<p>BUILDING CONTRACT — DELAY IN PERFORMANCE-RIGHTS OF OWNER.</p> <p>1. The contract was for a complete dwelling for a stated amount, to be built within a stipulated time. The work, at the appointed time for delivery of the house, had not been done in accordance with stipulations. The house was not complete.</p> <p>2. The defendant had good cause to terminate the contract, and to himself take charge of the building. The contract contained the stipulation that, in case of default on lines mentioned, defendant would have the right to charge for tiie work to complete the building, and deduct the amount from the sum he was to pay for a complete residence. The stipulations of' the contract were followed, and plaintiff was accordingly charged for the work on the house to complete it according to specifications.</p> <p>3. The items for extra work to the extent sustained by sufficient testimony is allowed. •</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>
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- denying a motion for a TRO, in part, because “[p]laintiffs have not provided the [c]ourt with any reasoned argumentation, supported by citation to authority, on the specific topic of why the remedy they propose is the remedy they are entitled to”
- “for this Court to change the rules of the election, after the votes have been cast, could well offend due process.”
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