Legal Opinion

Hambach v. Ward

Washington Supreme Court

Decided July 18, 1912No. 10202PublishedCited by 9 opinions

Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Snohomish county, Bell, J., entered October 21, 1911, upon findings in favor of the plaintiff, in an action for materials furnished a contractor on public work.

1Opinion of the CourtGose, J.

This action was brought under the provisions of the statute, Laws 1909, p. 716, § 1 (Rem. & Bal. Code, § 1159). It is alleged in the complaint that the plaintiff and his assignors furnished material for and performed labor upon the city hall and library building in the city of Edmonds, a city of the third class, at the instance of the defendant Ward; that Ward erected the building under a contract with the city, and that the city failed to take a bond as required by the statute. The answer admits that Ward erected the building, and that the building is the property of the city; but denies…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. State ex rel. Zent v. NicholsWashington Supreme Court · 1908
  2. Bell v. KirklandSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1907
  3. Green v. Okanogan CountyWashington Supreme Court · 1910
  4. National Surety Co. v. Bratnober Lumber Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1912
  5. Kansas City Hydraulic Press Brick Co. v. National Surety Co.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1909

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3Cited by9 opinions

  1. State ex rel. Lindsey v. DerbyshireWashington Supreme Court · 1914
  2. Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co. v. Jahn & BressiWashington Supreme Court · 1928
  3. Old National Bank v. Lewis CountyWashington Supreme Court · 1926
  4. Maryland Casualty Co. v. City of TacomaWashington Supreme Court · 1939
  5. Davis v. City of WenatcheeWashington Supreme Court · 1915

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