Grant v. Berrisford
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Appeal by defendants from an order of the district court for Ramsey county, Brill, J., overruling a general demurrer to the complaint.
1Opinion of the CourtStart, C. J.
Action by a materialman upon a contractor’s bond given January 15, 1903, to the city of St. Paul, pursuant to the provisions of its charter, for the benefit of all persons who might perform labor or furnish materials in the execution of the contract. The defendants, who are sureties on the bond, interposed a general demurrer to the complaint. They appealed from an order overruling the demurrer.
The complaint alleges that on January 15, 1903, the principal in the bond, William J. Preston, entered into a contract with the city of St. Paul for the construction of a sewer in one of its streets;…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- State ex rel. Getchell v. O'connorSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1900
- State ex rel. Barber Asphalt Paving Co. v. District CourtSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1903
- State ex rel. Ryan v. District Court of Ramsey CountySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1902
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- Standard Salt & Cement Co. v. National Surety Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1916
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