Maryland Casualty Co. v. City of Seattle

Driver, J. —

Felix Arcorace and Joe Coluccio, contractors, completed some sewer construction work for the city of Seattle, and the surety on their bond brought this action to obtain an adjudication of the claims against the retained percentage of their pay. The contractors and their assignee, The National Bank of Commerce of Seattle, cross-complained against the city for additional compensation. The city, by its answer, denied further liability and asserted a counterclaim against the contractors for water, electric power, inspection, and other charges. By stipulation of the parties, the…