Wiley N. Jackson Co. v. City of Norfolk

This suit was instituted by Wiley N. Jackson Company, Incorporated, against the City of Norfolk seeking contribution for one half of the sums paid under a compromise settlement made by Jackson with certain land owners who claimed damages for injury to two buildings adjacent to certain construction work performed by Jackson. Jackson’s surety, The Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York, which actually paid the settlement money, was made a party complainant by order of court and the suit proceeded in its and Jackson’s names.

The cause was heard on the pleadings, exhibits and argument of…