Bremmeyer v. Peter Kiewit Sons Co.

Bill Bremmeyer, doing business as Bremmeyer Logging Company, appeals from a summary judgment dismissing an action against Peter Kiewit Sons Company for failing to register as a contractor pursuant to RCW 18.27. The summary judgment is affirmed.

Kiewit had a prime contract for the construction of several miles of Interstate (SR) 90. Kiewit subcontracted with Bremmeyer for the clearing of timber from the right-of-way. The terms of the contract provided that Bremmeyer would pay Kiewit $35,000 for the right to remove the timber, would remove the timber, furnish a payment and performance bond in…