L.A. Rock & Gravel Co. v. Coast Constr. Co.
California Supreme Court
The facts are stated in the- opinion of the court. Crouch & Crouch, George W. Crouch, Donald Barker, James M. O’Brien and Wm. H. Neblett for Appellant Empire Securities Company. Albert Lee Stephens, City Attorney, and Henry N. James, Deputy City Attorney, for Appellant City of Los Angeles. Oscar Lawler and James E. Degnan for Respondent American Surety Company of New York.
1Opinion of the CourtLennon, J.
The plaintiff, who claims to have furnished materials used in certain street improvement work performed in the city of Los Angeles, brought suit upon the contractor’s bond to recover the purchase price of said materials. Plaintiff’s right to recover is not disputed; the controversy upon the present appeal is the result of issues raised by the cross-complaint.
Defendant Coast Construction Company, hereinafter referred to as the contractor, entered into a contract, in accordance with the provisions of the Vrooman Act (Deering’s Gen. Laws 1915, p. 1714, Act 3930), for the performance by said…
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