Schuehle v. City of Seattle

On December 20,1935, Martin Schuehle

entered into a written contract with the city of Seattle, under the terms of which he was obligated to construct, according to certain plans and specifications, a reinforced concrete bridge, known as Schmitz park bridge, on Admiral way. Two hundred and seventy days were specified as the time for the completion of the work after notice to begin, which was given February 3, 1936, and completion was certified January 15, 1937. The two hundred and seventy days expired November 1, 1936, and an extension of time of forty-five days was then granted.

The contract…