Honolulu Roofing Co. v. Felix

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

LEWIS, J.

By this appeal, taken by defendant Shuman Lumber & Supply Co., Inc., surety on a contractor’s bond, hereinafter referred to as “surety” or “Sbuman,” the surety (1) contests its liability to plaintiff, Honolulu Roofing Company, Ltd., which supplied materials and labor for sanding of floors, floor covering, and ceramic tile work in the construction of a residence for Albert M. Felix and his wife, hereinafter referred to as the “owners”; and (2) contests its liability to the owners.

The contractor, Edward M. Kirk, the principal on the bond, has made no appearance…