R. L. Crook & Co. v. Tensas Basin Levee District

Citations

• 51 La. Ann. 285
• 25 So. 88
• 1899 La. LEXIS 394

Syllabus

<p>Syllabus.</p> <p>Relying upon custom and usage in the matter oí levee building, to the effect that the contractor is entitled to claim extra compensation for stumpage and clearing, outside of, and in addition to the calls of the written agreement, plaintiff has no cause of action on that score, if the agreement stipulates that no such claim shall be allowed or paid.</p> <p>Having accepted such a contract, and acted on it and performed the work and received the stipulated compensation therefor, he can not plead duress in avoidance of such stipulation, in order to make way to recover such extra compensation by virtue of a parol agreement with the president of the levee board.</p>