Legal Opinion

Rodgers v. Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland

Washington Supreme Court

Decided January 15, 1916No. 12894PublishedCited by 8 opinions

Cross-appeals from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Smith, J., entered March 26, 1915, upon findings in favor of the plaintiff, in an action on contract, tried to the court.

1Opinion of the CourtParker, J.

The plaintiff, Charles W. Rodgers, seeks recovery upon a bond executed by the defendant, Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland, under the provisions of Rem. & Bal. Code, §§ 1159-1161 (P. C. 309 §§ 93, 95, 97), relating to security for labor and materials furnished upon public works. The trial was before the superior court without a jury, and resulted in findings and judgment in favor of the plaintiff, from which the defendant has appealed.

*317In August, 1911, T. Strauser & Son, contractors, entered into a contract with the state of Washington for the construction of a building for the Northern…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Cascade Lumber Co. v. Aetna Indemnity Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1910
  2. Strandell v. MoranWashington Supreme Court · 1908
  3. Robinson Manufacturing Co. v. BradleyWashington Supreme Court · 1913
  4. Crane Co. v. Aetna Indemnity Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1906
  5. Huggins v. SutherlandWashington Supreme Court · 1905

3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Fidelity & Deposit Co. v. Herbert H. Conway, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1942
  2. Van Doren Roofing & Cornice Co. v. Guardian Casualty & Guaranty Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1917
  3. Maryland Casualty Co. v. HillWashington Supreme Court · 1918
  4. Title Guaranty & Surety Co. v. Coffman, Dobson & Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1917
  5. Denham v. Pioneer Sand & Gravel Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1918

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