American Agricultural Chemical Co. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.

This is an action of contract brought against the defendant for breach of a bond executed by Edward T. Murphy, as principal, and the defendant, as surety. The action was tried before a judge of the Superior Court sitting without a jury. He filed a “Report of Facts, Rulings, and Findings.” The case is here on the plaintiffs’ exceptions.

The facts found are in substance as follows: On May 8, *5241923, the plaintiffs filed in the Superior Court a bill in equity against Edward T. Murphy, of Medford in the county of Middlesex, and fourteen other defendants. On the same date the plaintiffs procured…