Maryland Casualty Co. v. City of Seattle

Arcorace & Coluccio, contractors, entered into a written contract with the city of Seattle to construct a sewer. The instrument read, in part, as follows:

“The contractor shall not commence work under this contract until he has obtained all insurance required under this paragraph and such insurance has been approved by the owner and the state director, nor shall the contractor allow any sub-contractor to commence work on his sub-contract until all similar insurance required of the sub-contractor has been so obtained and approved.

“ (b) Property Damage Insurance

“The contractor shall take out and…