Aetna Indemnity Co. v. Ryan
New York Supreme Court
Appeal by the defendant from two judgments of the Municipal Court of the city of Mew York, second district, borough of Manhattan, rendered in favor of the plaintiff.
1Opinion of the CourtErlanger, J.
The plaintiff brought these actions to recover premiums upon two surety bonds, given by it to the city of Mew York as security for the faithful performance by the defendant of two contracts made between the city and the defendant. One contract provided for the erection *616of a building in the borough of Manhattan for Hook and Ladder Company No. 8, and one for repairs upon public school building Ho. 11, in the borough of the Bronx.
The questions involved in each ease are similar and by stipulation they were tried as one case. Prior to the issuance by the plaintiff of the 'bonds in question, the…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Lord v. . CroninNew York Court of Appeals · 1897
3Cited by1 opinion
- Southern Surety Co. v. PerdueSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1918