Union High School District No. 400 v. Pacific Northwest Construction Co.

Union High School District No. 400, of Whatcom county, Washington, had a new high school constructed in 1925 by the Pacific Northwest Construction Company, at a cost of approximately $90,000. The Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland issued the surety bond for the faithful performance of the contract. One William Mallis of Seattle, Washington, was the architect selected by the school board.

On November 24, 1925, the board passed the following resolution; which was duly spread upon the minutes:

“Motion by Hemingsen, seconded by Reed, that we accept the school building on Mr. Millis…