Missouri § 229.060 - Contractor to give bond.
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§ 229.060. Contractor to give bond.
The contractor shall enter into a bond in such sum as may be fixed by the county commission, township board or district commissioners, with some surety company authorized to do business in this state as surety thereon or other good and sufficient surety, the condition of such bond to be that the contractor will faithfully discharge his duties under the contract within the time and in the manner therein provided, and that he will furnish and promptly pay for all labor employed and materials used and equipment rented in the performance of said contract, and the state, county or political subdivision, or any laborer, materialman or other person injured by breach of such contract may sue on such bond. All such bonds when approved by the proper authorities shall be recorded upon the proper records.
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(RSMo 1939 § 8597)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 7948; 1919 § 10735; 1909 § 10564
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 229.060 cover?
Section 229.060 ("Contractor to give bond.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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