Oregon, State Highway Com'n v. DeLong Corp.

This declaratory judgment proceeding seeks a determination of the rights and liabilities of the parties arising out of a contract for construction of major components of the Columbia river bridge between Astoria, Oregon, and the state of Washington. The DeLong Corporation was the contractor and Travelers Indemnity Company the surety on the performance bond. The case was tried to the court without a jury. Following the conclusion of the trial, ① the court:(1) Found that plaintiff properly terminated DeLong’s contract prior to its completion;(2) Granted judgment against both defendants for…