Century Indemnity Co. v. Shunk Manufacturing Co.

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Richardson

Reversing in part and affirming in part.

The sole question for determination on this appeal is the liability of a surety on a bond of indemnity executed and delivered by it to indemnify the principal in a contract for the construction of a road, and to protect the latter against liability “for labor, material and supplies furnished in connection therewith.” The Ashland Supply Company, of Ashland, Ky., obtained a contract with the State Highway Commission to construct a portion of the highway south of Boonesboro Ferry, a distance of approximately 1.188…