Nemah River Towboat Co. v. Brewster

This action was originally brought by parties not now before this court, seeking recovery on their demands against the appellants here. Respondent, by answer and cross-complaint, set up a cause of action against the appellants, alleging that appellant Brewster was under contract with the state to build a certain state road; that the casualty company was surety on his bond; that respondent, at the instance of Brewster, had performed certain work and labor in towing gravel and lumber to be used in the performance of the contract; and that respondent had filed its claim therefor in the manner…