Legal Opinion

Sarmiento v. Catherine C.

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided July 8, 1896PublishedCited by 5 opinions

Appeal from Wayne; Carpenter, J. Proceedings by Frank J. Sarmiento and Charles C. Bowen, copartners as F. J. Sarmiento & Company, to enforce a lien under the water-craft law against the steamer Catherine C. The Davis Boat'& Oar Company, as principal, and George S. Davis, as surety, gave the statutory bond for the release of the vessel. From the judgment rendered, all parties appeal.

1Opinion of the CourtLong, C. J.

March'20, 1893, the Davis Boat & Oar Company, having a contract with Michael Cudahy, of Chicago, for the construction of a steam yacht, to be called the “Catherine C.,” entered into a contract with F. J. Sarmiento & Co. for the interior finish and deck houses of the vessel. The price was $3,550, payable, $1,183.33 when the wood was delivered, $1,183.33 when the same was in place and fastened, and balance, $1,183.-34, when the work was completed and accepted. The work of Sarmiento & Co. was considerably delayed, and the first payment was made upon the contract, as follows: The Davis Boat & Oar…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Barber v. SmithMichigan Supreme Court · 1879
  2. Jennison v. ParkerMichigan Supreme Court · 1859
  3. Phœnix Iron Co. v. Vessels " Hopatcong " & " Musconetcong"New York Court of Appeals · 1891
  4. McNeil v. The PioneerDistrict Court, D. New Jersey · 1892
  5. Dudgeon v. HaggartMichigan Supreme Court · 1868

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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Attorney General ex rel. Wolverine Fish Co. v. A. Booth & Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1906
  2. Delaney Forge & Iron Co. v. WinnebagoMichigan Supreme Court · 1905
  3. Perkins v. Golden GirlMichigan Supreme Court · 1915
  4. River Rouge Savings Bank v. S & M Building Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1960
  5. Swan v. GregoryMichigan Supreme Court · 1917

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