Baton Rouge Sash & Door Works, Inc. v. Decuir

The question in this case involves the liability of a surety on the bond of a building contractor.

Mrs. Ella W. Key entered into a contract With Anthony Decuir, whereby the latter bound himself to build and erect a raised cottage for Mrs. Key in consideration of the sum of $4672.00, to be paid in installments at specified times. Decuir furnished bond for the performance of the contract in the sum of $2338.00 with Joseph N. Nolan as surety. The building was erected and it was finally accepted by Mrs. Key.

The present proceeding was instituted in due time by plaintiff, a furnisher of materials,…