Legal Opinion

United States ex rel. Morris v. Richardson

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Decided May 4, 1915No. 1324PublishedCited by 13 opinions

In Error to the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Virginia, at Norfolk; Henry G. Connor, Judge. Action by the United States of America, to the use of W. G. Morris, against R. II. Richardson and others. Judgment for defendants, and plaintiff brings error.

1Opinion of the Court

WADDILL, District Judge.

W. G. Morris and the firm of R. H. Richardson & Sons, were each general contractors engaged in government work in this community. On the 8th of July, 1910, Morris entered into a contract with the United States for the construction of a building at Portsmouth, Va., known as the “Naval Hospital Building,” and on the 30th of May, 1911, Richardson & Sons contracted with the government for the construction of a building at Fortress Monroe, Va., known as the “Marine Officers’ Quarters.” The two contractors each gave bond to the government for the faithful execution of their…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Tidewater Quarry Co. v. ScottSupreme Court of Virginia · 1906

3Cited by13 opinions

  1. Liberty Oil Co. v. Condon National BankSupreme Court of the United States · 1922
  2. Manchester St. Ry. v. BarrettCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1920
  3. Mobile Shipbuilding Co. v. Federal Bridge & Structural Co.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1922
  4. Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York v. GlennCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1925
  5. United States v. Morley Const Co.District Court, W.D. New York · 1935

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