Legal Opinion
Hay v. Hassett
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided March 11, 1916PublishedCited by 17 opinions
Appeal from Dubuque District Court. — Robert Bonson, Judge. Action at law upon a surety bond. At the close of plaintiff’s evidence, the defendant stating that it had no evidence, there was a directed verdict for plaintiff. The defendant, the Fidelity & Deposit Company, appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtPreston, J.
One Hassett entered into a contract with the city of Dubuque for the construction of a sewer, and to furnish all the materials and do all the work and labor for its construction. To secure the full performance of the contract on his part, he gave to the city a bond, with the appellant as surety, conditioned:
“That if the said Hassett shall faithfully and fully perform said contract, and all its covenants, for the price and consideration therein named, and meet all obligations as to the full payment of wages and money due subcontractors, workmen and employees, and for all materials used, to the…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Getchell & Martin Lumber & Manufacturing Co. v. Peterson & SampsonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1904
- Hipwell v. the National Surety Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1905
- State v. HastySupreme Court of Iowa · 1903
- Van Buren County v. American Surety Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1908
- United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Iowa Telephone Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1916
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3Cited by17 opinions
- Ferris v. RileySupreme Court of Iowa · 1960
- Standard Land Corporation of Indiana v. BogardusIndiana Court of Appeals · 1972
- Curtis v. MichaelsonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1928
- Jackman Cigar Manufacturing Co. v. John Berger & Son Co.Indiana Court of Appeals · 1944
- St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance v. Pearson Construction Co.Indiana Court of Appeals · 1990
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