Jarvis v. Frey

The respondent, Universal Lumber & Mill Company, was a party to and a cross-complainant in a consolidated action to enforce the payment of certain mechanics’ liens. Defendant Frey was the owner, defendant Campbell was the original contractor and cross-defendant, and the cross-defendant and appellant Pacific Surety Company was the surety upon' the contractor’s undertaking, conditioned on the faithful performance by him of his contract, and binding the súrety, if Campbell failed to do so, to pay for any materials or supplies furnished for and in performance of his contract. The trial court…