Normile v. R. H. Thompson

This case involves the “Eight hour law” of 1903. Respondent, on the 30th day of July, 1903, entered into a contract with the city of Seattle t< do some street improvement work. By the terms of his contract, he agreed to obey all laws and ordinances cont-oiling or limiting those engaged on the work. While the work was progressing, it being ascertained that his emplo zees were working more than eight hours per day, the cit z notified him to cease violating his contract in this partic ular, and at length threatened to cancel his contract, if hs did not desist. He brings this action to enjoin the…