Michel v. United States

A contract was made June 26, 1923, between the United States Veterans’ Bureau and George H. Michel and others, partners under the firm name of the Philadelphia Mechanical and Electrical Schools and Shops, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by which the latter agreed to furnish tuition and supplies to persons entitled thereto under the vocational rehabilitation act. The services were rendered and no question is raised as to the amount due the plaintiffs if that contract alone is to be considered. It appears, however, that prior to this contract there had been another one involving the same…