Manhattan Co. v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Humphries, J., entered May 24, 1913, upon findings in favor of the plaintiff, in an action on contract, tried to the court.
1Opinion of the CourtParker, J.
This is an action upon a surety bond, executed by the defendant O. W. Lindsley as principal, and the defendant The United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company as surety, to secure the faithful performance of a building-contract on the part of Lindsley. A trial before the court without a jury resulted in findings and judgment in favor of the plaintiff against both defendants, from which the defendant Guaranty Company has appealed.
On March 16, 1912, the defendant Lindsley entered into a contract, in writing, with respondent, Manhattan Company,, *406whereby he agreed to furnish all labor for, and to…
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- Leghorn v. NydellWashington Supreme Court · 1905
- Leiendecker v. Aetna Indemnity Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1909
- Peters v. MackayWashington Supreme Court · 1898
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