Southwestern Surety Ins. Co. v. Gulf, T. & W. Ry. Co.

Defendant in error sued plaintiff in error as surety on a contractor's bond, executed by the Texas Building Company, as principal, and plaintiff in error, as surety, the bond being in the penal sum of $20,000, conditioned that the Texas Building Company, hereinafter called "Building Company," would well and truly perform its contract with the defendant in error for the construction of its railroad from Jacksboro to Salesville, Tex., and would hold defendant in error harmless and indemnify it against every claim, lien, demand, or suit for materials furnished, or for labor done, in performing…