S & Q Construction Co. v. Haynie

This is an application by S & Q Construction Company and Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company for a writ of prohibition or supersedeas to prevent enforcement of a money judgment in favor of M. D. Haynie.

S & Q was the contractor on a public construction project for the City of Stockton. Hartford was its surety on a bond furnished in accordance with the provisions of section 4200 et seq. of the Government Code. Haynie was a subcontractor on the project.

Haynie sued S & Q and Hartford to recover the balance allegedly due for work performed. In a separate action S & Q sought damages from Haynie…