Western Construction Co. v. Austin

This is an action on a contract of guaranty. November 12, 1937, plaintiff entered into a contract with the United States government for the con struction of a post office building at Snohomish. On November 26th, plaintiff and Robert L. Austin entered into a contract whereby the latter agreed, for a consideration of $6,330, to “furnish all material and perform all labor for the plumbing and heating and sewer work.” On March 14, 1938, Austin assigned “all moneys due and to become due for the performance of said contract” to the National Bank of Commerce of Seattle for the account of A. Sherman.…