Bates Expanded Steel Truss Co. v. Sisters of Mercy of Janesville

The underlying question which affects the claims of all of the subcontractors and materialmen on this appeal is whether the Commercial Casualty Insurance Company, as surety for Krasin Brothers, the principal contractors, is liable for the indebtedness which is owing by Krasin Brothers for labor and materials furnished in erecting a building on premises owned by the Sisters of Mercy, but for which indebtedness there exists no lien or claim for which the owner of the premises is liable. The contract between Krasin Brothers and the owner provided that—

“The contractor shall and will provide all…