Minnesota Valley Tree, Inc. v. Wong

Pee Cueiam.

Plaintiff, Minnesota Valley Tree, Inc., commenced this action to foreclose a mechanics lien for labor and materials furnished in connection with the construction of a restaurant owned by respondents Howard J. and Mary Wong. Respondents joined appellant, St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, as a third-party defendant, alleging that appellant, as surety on the construction contract, was liable for any judgment which might be obtained by plaintiff against respondents. Appellant denied liability on the grounds of a prior release and final payment to the contractor, Kaye…