Great Northern Railway Co. v. Akeley
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $2,194.62, and interest, upon an indemnity bond. The case was tried before Harrison, J., who found in favor of plaintiff for the sum demanded. From an order denying a motion for a new trial, defendant appealed.
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Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $2,194.62, and interest, upon an indemnity bond. The case was tried before Harrison, J., who found in favor of plaintiff for the sum demanded. From an order denying a motion for a new trial, defendant appealed. The grounds for the motion for a. new trial were as follows: (1) That the findings of fact are not justified by the evidence; (2) that the conclusions of law are not supported by the findings of fact; (3) that the conclusions of law and the decision are contrary to law; (4) errors in law occurring at the trial and excepted to…
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.
Appeal by defendant from an order denying a new trial after trial and judgment for plaintiff.
The facts are as follows: On September 19, 1891, one Maxfield entered into a contract for the erection and construction of a depot building for the Great Northern Railway Company at Will-mar, this state; said Maxfield agreeing, by his contract, to furnish all labor and material used in the construction of the same. To indemnify the railway company from any liens and claims resulting from the failure or neglect of Maxfield fully and completely to perform his contract, and to pay and discharge all debts…
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