Mock, Trustee v. Bechtel

Opinion by

Keller, J.,

In order to arrive at a correct decision in this matter it is necessary to keep in mind the particular facts of this case which distinguish it from the authorities relied on by the appellant.

Bechtel & Walter, a partnership, entered into a contract with Monroe Township for the building of a bridge over Sidling Hill Creek for the sum of $3,-387.73. The contract itself contained no clause, covenant or provision for the protection of laborers or material men furnishing work or materials in the erection of the bridge; nor was there any statutory requirement that it should do…