La Hogue Drainage Dist. No. 1 v. Watts

Citations

• 179 F. 690
• 103 C.C.A. 236
• 1910 U.S. App. LEXIS 4692

Syllabus

<p>1. Appeal and Error (§ 1176*) — Appeal prom Interlocutory Order — Reversal — Direction oe Dismissal.</p> <p>If the averments of a bill in a federal court furnish no support for the relief prayed for, its dismissal may be directed by the appellate court on an appeal from an interlocutory order granting an injunction.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Appeal and Error, Dec. Dig. § 1176.*]</p> <p>2. Specific Performance (§ 74*) — Contracts Enforceable — Contracts for Public Work.</p> <p>A court of equity will not decree specific performance of a contract for the construction of a public drainage ditch, at suit of the contractor, where the work requires special skill, and the contract contemplates supervision by the drainage district.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Specific Performance, Cent. Dig. § 209 ; Dec. Dig. 74.*]</p>