State Ex Rel. Pegan v. American Surety Co.

Section 2991, Oregon Laws 1920 (§ 67-1101, Oregon Code 1930), upon which this prosecution is based, in so far as the same is applicable to this cause was enacted by the Legislative Assembly of 1903 as House Bill 213, and was entitled:

“An act to protect subcontractors, materialmen, and laborers furnishing material for doing work upon public buildings, structures, superstructures, or other public works. ’ ’

Section 1 thereof reads:

“Hereafter any person or persons, firm or corporation entering into a formal contract with the state of Oregon, or any municipality, county, or school district within…