Fidelity Dep. Co. of Md. v. Crane Co.

Hart, C. J.,

(after stating the facts). Appellant seeks to reverse- the judgment on the ground that it had inserted a provision in the bond expressly providing that it should not, as surety, be liable, directly or indirectly, to any one except the owner, which was the board of trustees of the University of Arkansas. The language used in the bond is plain and unambiguous. By incorporating this provision into the bond, nothing is left to interpretation. All doubt as to the intention of the parties is removed.

It is conceded that bonds of this character are contracts, and it is sought to uphold…