Maeder Steel Products Co. v. Brewster

The work covered by a contract between J. M. Brewster and the state for clearing, grading and construction of a certain state road was completed in September, 1926, and accepted by the state. The Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York was the surety upon the contractor’s bond to the state. Brewster entered into several subcontracts, one of which was with B. Gr. Henley, for the construction of a portion of the road. A copy of the subcontract with Henley was filed with the state resident engineer, who notified the district engineer of such filing. A copy of the subcontract was not, however,…