Backus v. Archer
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Donovan, J. Assumpsit by Albert P. Backus against John Archer and another as sureties on a building contractor’s bond. From a judgment for defendants, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
The defendants executed a bond, as sureties, with and for one Margaret Depew, their principal, for the faithful performance by her of a building contract, and this action was brought upon the bond. Defendants were successful in their defense, and the plaintiff has appealed.
The contract bound Margaret Depew to furnish materials and to erect a dwelling for the plaintiff on or before December 1, 1892, in accordance with the plans and specifications and drawings made by George E. Depew (her husband), the architect of the building, subject to his supervision and entire approval. In consideration…
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