Legal Opinion

Irwin v. United States

Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

Decided July 28, 1941No. 7784PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGroner, C. J.

In December, 1936, the United States entered into a contract with appellant, Irwin & Leighton, for the construction of a library building at Howard University in the District of Columbia. A performance bond and a payment bond were required in accordance with the Miller Act.1 The surety on the bonds was the *75other appellant, United States Guarantee Company. Irwin & Leighton completed the building in accordance with the contract and paid all subcontractors in full. Appellee, Noland Company, Inc., however, had furnished materials on the order of a subcontractor, for which it was not paid.…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Perkins v. Lukens Steel Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1940
  2. Maiatico Const. Co. v. United States Ex Rel. PhelpsCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1935
  3. Penn Iron Co. v. William R. Trigg Co.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1907
  4. United States v. Empire State Surety Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1906
  5. United States v. FairclothDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 1920

3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Jeroyd W. Greene v. Howard University, a Corporation, Nathan Hare v. Howard University, a CorporationCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1969
  2. United States Ex Rel. Noland Co. v. IrwinSupreme Court of the United States · 1942
  3. Greene v. Howard UniversityDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 1967
  4. United States Ex Rel. Fine v. Travelers Indemnity Co.District Court, W.D. Missouri · 1963
  5. Sanford v. Howard UniversityDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 1976

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