THE WARDENS AND COMMONALTY OF THE MYSTERY OF MERCERS OF THE CITY OF LONDON v. NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
[1992] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 365
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Justice Parker, Lord Justice Nolan and Lord Justice Scott
Contract - Performance bond - Construction - Defendants provided advance payment bond in respect of building contract - Builders in receivership - Plaintiffs claimed under bond - Defendants alleged plaintiffs in breach of contract - Whether bond guaranteed performance of contract - Whether plaintiffs’ breach discharged defendants from liability under bond.