Legal Opinion
Globe Plaster Co. v. Seaboard Surety Co.
New York Supreme Court
Decided November 7, 1934PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHinkley, J.
This is an action upon an undertaking giving therein to subcontractors and materialmen a right of action to recover in the event of a default by the general contractor in the payment of moneys due from such general contractor for labor performed or materials furnished.
The main question involves the exact meaning of the words “ contracts for the improvement of real property ” as contained in section 11 of chapter 627 of the Laws of 1932, amending the Lien Law. In the event that that phrase is interpreted to include a public improvement, in this instance street paving, then section 25-a of the…
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- Schaghticoke Powder Co. v. Greenwich & Johnsonville Railway Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1905
- Brace v. . City of GloversvilleNew York Court of Appeals · 1901
- Shultz v. C. H. Quereau Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1914
- Gold v. Frank Teicher, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1933
- Standard Sand & Gravel Co. v. City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1916
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- Vulcan Rail & Construction Co. v. County of WestchesterAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1937
- Metropolitan Casualty Insurance v. Barr Wrecking Corp.New York Supreme Court · 1943