CITY OF KANSAS CITY v. ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE

No. WD 33085.

639 S.W.2d 903 (1982)

CITY OF KANSAS CITY, to the Use of Artie Copper, et al., Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY and L.E. Rupard, d/b/a L.E. Rupard Construction Company, Defendants-Appellants.

Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District.

September 21, 1982.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David C. Ruyle, Kansas City, for defendants-appellants.

Dennis G. Muller, Kansas City, for plaintiffs-respondents.

Before KENNEDY, P.J., and CLARK and MANFORD, JJ.


KENNEDY, Presiding Judge.

The trial court held unconstitutional a three-month limitation period for commencing suit upon bonds given by contractors in connection with contracts with the city for city improvements. The bonds are required by Art. VIII, § 261, of the Kansas City Charter to be given for the protection of laborers, material men, and others who furnish labor, materials and various services for the contract project under contract with the contractor...

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