Grand Lodge, Benevolent Knights of America v. Murphy Const. Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans; George H. Théard, Judge. Action by the Grand Lodge, Benevolent Knights of America, against the Murphy Construction Company and others. From a judgment for certain of the defendants, the defendant, United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
ST. PAUL, ■ J.
This is a concursus proceeding growing out of a building contract. The owner (plaintiff) has calíed in the contractor, the surety on the latter’s bond, and certain furnishers of material. The controversy in this court is entirely between *125these last and the surety, and only four claims are involved. The matter was tried before a commissioner, whom we recognize as being then a practicing member of the bar, now deceased. He allowed: (1) Kenny, for hauling, $69.50; (2) Geier Bros., for lumber, $822.98; (3) Holzer, for metal work, $572.50; (4)Maurer, for painting, $1,120.25. The…
Also in this document: Concurrence.
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