Lewis v. Hopper

Plaintiff, a subcontractor, recovered a judgment against defendant Peerless Casualty Company upon a labor and materialmen’s bond for the balance due him upon his subcontract in the construction of a building for Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company in Auburn, California. Appellant’s bond contained the following provision: the suit or action shall be commenced within six (6) months after completion of the work described in said contract.” No lien claim was filed by respondent and the only question presented on appeal is whether he commenced his action “within six (6) months after completion…