Joseph F. Hughes & Co. v. George H. Robinson Corp.

A writ of error was awarded Joseph F. Hughes & Co., Inc. (Hughes) and Reliance Insurance Company (Reliance) to a judgment for $16,000 in favor of George H. Robinson Corporation (Rob inson) in an action instituted by it on a labor and materials bond furnished Hughes by Reliance.

The record shows that Hughes contracted with the School Board of the City of Alexandria, Virginia for the construction of T. C. Williams High School. Pursuant to Code, § 11-23 (bonds on public contracts) Hughes entered into a labor and materials payment bond with Reliance. Robinson furnished materials to Whittington…