Maryland Casualty Co. v. West Construction Co.
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Appeal from the Superior Court, of 'Baltimore City (Düffy, J.). Action bv the West- Construction Company against the Maryland Casualty Company to recover on a contract for certain construction work. Eroni a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBoyd, C. J.
The appellant was surety on the bond of Carl T. Opperman for the completion of certain construction work under a contract between him and the City of Harrisburg. Ho having made default in the performance of the contract, the appellee and the appellant entered into an agreement on the 27th day of September, 1913, by which the appellee agreed to perform any and all work remaining unfinished under the contract between Opperman and the said city. Suit was brought by the appellee against the appellant, for the recovery of $3,-485.88 withheld by the city as the retained percentage upon the work…
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