Rachow v. Philbrick & Nicholson

Appellant Philbrick & Nicholson, Inc., contracted with the state through its highway committee to clear, grade and construct a certain state highway. Appellant Maryland Casualty Company became the surety on the contractor’s bond given to the state. After the work was completed and accepted by the state, thirteen separate actions were commenced in the superior court for Thurston county against the contractor, the bond and the reserve fund in the hands of the state. Eleven of these actions were to recover for material and supplies furnished to and through respondents Eachow and A. E. Wilber,…