Ludowici Caladon Co. v. Independent School District of Independence
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Buchanan District Court. — Hon. George "W. Dunham, Judge. Proceeding to establish, a claim for material against a fund alleged to be subject thereto, arising out of a contract to erect a school building. From a decree in favor of the defendants plaintiff appeals. —
1Opinion of the CourtWithrow, J.
— I. On July 6, 1910, the Independent School District of Independence entered into a contract with George A. Netcott for the erection of a school building in the city of Independence. As a guaranty for the performance of his contract, Netcott gave his bond with sureties. Before the completion of the work, Netcott made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors to one Bain. At that time, there had been paid to the contractor on the work and for extras $38,-100.00. In addition to this, about two months after entering upon the work, Netcott purchased from the school district two old…
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