Legal Opinion
American Surety Co. v. County of Bibb
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided June 22, 1926No. 5062PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGilbert, J.
The case was previously before this court on a certified question from the Court of Appeals. American Surety Co. v. Small Quarries Co., 157 Ga. 33 (120 S. E. 617). In answering the certified question then propounded this court held that “One who furnished materials to the contractor to be used, and which were used, in the performance of his contract with the county can not maintain an action therefor in his own name against the principal and surety on the bond, by virtue of the provisions of the act approved August 19, 1916 (Ga. Laws 1916, p. 94).” This ruling was the result of our conclusion…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- American Surety Co. v. Small Quarries Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1923
- Union City Realty & Trust Co. v. WrightSupreme Court of Georgia · 1912
- Hannah v. Lovelace-Young Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1925
- Holcombe v. Richmond & Danville RailroadSupreme Court of Georgia · 1887
- Wheeler v. StapletonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1896
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3Cited by18 opinions
- Glens Falls Indemnity Co. v. Southeastern Construction Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1950
- Pacific National Fire Insurance v. Cummins Diesel of Georgia, Inc.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1957
- Employers' Liability Assurance Corp. v. KeelinCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1974
- Union Indemnity Co. v. RileySupreme Court of Georgia · 1929
- Fidelity & Deposit Co. v. PittmanCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1936
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