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CHICAGO V. TILLEY, 103 U. S. 146 (1880)
103 U. S. 146U.S. Supreme Court
Chicago v. Tilley, 103 U.S. 146 (1880)
Chicago v. Tilley, 103 U.S. 146 (1880)
103 U.S. 146
Syllabus
A party to a contract who has performed part of it according to its terms and is prevented from completing it by the failure of the other party, is entitled to compensation for the work performed.
The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court.