Louisiana Court of Appeal July 5, 1930, No. 3806 (Carson v. Stephens)

WEBB, J. H. O. Carson,

plaintiff, a building contractor, entered into a contract with Jack Gladney, a negro, to furnish the material and construct a dwelling house and shop for Gladney at a fixed price to be paid on completion of the work, *273and, in compliance with his obligation, Carson was proceeding with the work, when Gladney advised him not to continue.