Legal Opinion

U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Houlton

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided June 28, 1929No. 490PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtElliott, J.

This is a suit to recover $881.96 as additional premium on a contractor’s bond given pursuant to the requirements and provisions of Act 49 of 1910, par. 5.

The bond is for $50,058.25. A premium of $1,502.74 was paid by defendant at the time the bond was signed. The premium paid is all that can be. asked for on account of the bond signed, unless there came about increased liability under it. The application for the bond contemplates that there may be increased liability for extra and additional work under certain conditions. The plaintiff alleges additional work to the extent of $58,797.48 done…

2Cited by3 opinions

  1. Bryan v. StirlingLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1936
  2. Alcock v. FutrellLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1931
  3. Tenner v. GriffinLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1951

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