Pipes v. Irvine & Union Indemnity Co.

John F. Irvine entered into a contract with the Louisiana Highway Commission to build a public road, and furnished a statutory bond with the Union Indemnity Company as surety. Suit was brought on an open account for $182.07 against Irvine and the Union Indemnity Company. Judgment was rendered against Irvine by default for the amount claimed; also, against the Indemnity Company for $21.85, from which it prosecutes this appeal. Irvine has not appealed.

The items which were furnished Irvine, principal on the bond, consisted in tires, tubes, parts, oil, gas and batteries that were used in…