Monro v. National Surety Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Frater, J., entered March 15, 1907, granting a non-suit at the close of plaintiff’s case, in an action on an indemnity bond.
1Opinion of the CourtRudkin, J.
This was an action on' an indemnity bond, against the contractor and the bonding company, to recover damages for failure to perform a building contract. At the close of the plaintiffs’ case a judgment of nonsuit was granted as to the bonding company, and the cause proceeded to verdict and judgment against the contractor. The present appeal is from the judgment of nonsuit.
The questions involved have been discussed by counsel under the following heads: (1) Was a consideration for the indemnity bond shown? (2) Was there a-failure to perform the conditions of the building contract or bond on the…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Parker v. ParmeleNew York Supreme Court · 1822
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- Leghorn v. NydellWashington Supreme Court · 1905
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- James Black Masonry & Contracting Co. v. National Surety Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1911
- Guilford Lumber Manufacturing Co. v. JohnsonSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1919
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