Legal Opinion

American Fidelity Co. v. State Ex Rel. Short & Walls Lumber Co.

Court of Appeals of Maryland

Decided March 5, 1916PublishedCited by 22 opinions

Appeal from tlie .Baltimore Oily Court. (Goktee, J.) The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court.

1Opinion of the CourtConstable, J.

This appeal is from a judgment for a small amount recovered by the appellee against the appellant, which was the surety on a bond given by the Carpenter Company, a road constructing concern, to the State of Maryland.

By Chapter 121 (p. 298) of the Acts of Assembly of 1910 it is provided among' other things that: “In all cases where the contract for work and materials shall be given out after competitive bidding, the successful bidder shall promptly execute a formal contract to be approved as to its form, terms and conditions by said Commission, and shall also execute and deliver to said…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Aetna Indemnity, Co. v. John WatersCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1909
  2. State Ex Rel. Southern Maryland National Bank v. National Surety Co.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1915
  3. State, Use of Smith v. TurnerCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1905
  4. Seigman v. HoffackerCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1881

3Cited by22 opinions

  1. Conesco Industries, Ltd. A New Jersey Corporation v. Conforti and Eisele, Inc., D. C. A District of Columbia CorporationCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1980
  2. C. S. Luck & Sons, Inc. v. BoatwrightSupreme Court of Virginia · 1932
  3. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. W. & J. Knox Net & Twine Co.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1926
  4. Ladies of the Modern Maccabees v. Illinois Surety Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1917
  5. Hospital for Women Ex Rel. Green v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1940

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