Scott v. Travelers Indemnity Company

The appellant, Commissioner of the Department of Employment Security of the State, sued the appellees, Foster & Creighton Company, as general contractor, and The Travelers Indemnity Company, as surety on its bond, to recover unemployment compensation taxes incurred by W. R. Whaley, a subcontractor of Foster & Creighton Company on a contract with the Chattanooga Housing Authority. The appellees demurred to the bill. The Chancellor sustained the demurrer. The appellant has perfected an appeal. The parties will be referred to hereinafter according to their status in the Chancery Court.

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