Legal Opinion
Glens Falls Indemnity Co. v. American Awning & Tent Co.
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Decided July 29, 1935PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCondon, J.
This is a bill of complaint in the nature of a bill of peace brought to determine certain controversial questions and to prevent a multiplicity of suits. The questions raised have been certified by the superior court to this court in accordance with section 36 of chapter 339 of general laws 1923.
The case arises out of three bonds executed by the Sherry Construction Company, Inc., as principal, and the Glens Falls Indemnity Company as surety. These bonds were given to the State of Rhode Island in connection with three certain road construction contracts between the state, through the state…
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