Central Lumber Co. v. American Employers Ins. Co.

There are two points at issue in this case. One involves the interpretation of section 14 of Act 298 of 1926 known as the Private Works Act and the other the construction of Act 225 of 1918 which prescribes payment of attorney's fees of 10% by a surety on a building contractor's bond who allows 30 days to elapse after receipt of notice for payment of the amount claimed by any person, firm or corporation without payment being made.

The facts in the case are not disputed. Plaintiff, who is engaged in the lumber business, furnished certain building material and supplies to a contractor named…