Harvey v. George
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Sharpe (Nelson), J., presiding. Assumpsit by Alice M. Harvey, administratrix of the estate of William M. Harvey, deceased, against Henry F. George, principal, and the Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland, surety, on a bond. Judgment for plaintiff against defendant George, and for defendant surety non obstante veredicto. Plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtBird, C. J.
Defendant George, a building contractor, *668entered into a written contract on January 20, 1915, with Dr. Harvey, plaintiff’s intestate, to construct a residence for him in the village of Grosse Point, for the sum of $11,832.22. In order to secure the faithful performance of the contract the defendant surety company joined with George in a bond in the sum of $6,000, running to Dr. Harvey. When the residence was finally finished Dr. Harvey found he had paid out on account thereof $3,303 more than the contract price. On account of the disinclination of the principal and surety to make good their…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Prairie State Bank v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1896
- Fidelity & Deposit Co. v. AgnewCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1907
- Doyle v. FaustMichigan Supreme Court · 1915
- People ex rel. New Jersey Terra Cotta Co. v. TravesMichigan Supreme Court · 1915
- Justice v. Empire State Surety Co.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1914
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