Offenhauser & Co. v. Cupp

Tbe sole question for determination on this appeal is whether the contractor’s bond for the construction of a warehouse in the State of Texas is liable to the payment of the premium for employers’ liability insurance, required by the building contract to be carried for the owner by the contractor.

The contract for the construction of the building was made in Texas, where it was to be. performed, and expressly required the contractor to carry insurance during the progress of the work against loss or damage by fire, tornado, wind, etc., “and employers’ and public liability insurance,” * * * “the…