Baune v. Maryland Casualty Co.

Plaintiff bought timber from the state. Defendant signed the usual bond. Before cutting any of the timber plaintiff sold and assigned his rights to one Stenbeck. Defendant consented and agreed to remain bound unto the state for the faithful performance of the contract in all respects the same as if the contract had been originally made with the assignee. Plaintiff remained liable to the state. Stenbeck cut the timber and defaulted in payment. The state sued plaintiff, Stenbeck and defendant in Ramsey county and procured a judgment for about $3,196.02. Defendant’s liability extended only to…