H. B. Nelson Construction Co. v. United States

The plaintiff entered into a contract with the defendant on June 19, 1934, whereby it agreed to furnish all labor and materials and perform all work required for the construction of concrete foundations for 300-foot and 600-foot radio towers at the Naval Radio Station, Summit Canal Zone, in accordance with designated specifications and drawings, for the sum of $47,816.00. The work was to commence 10 days after receipt of notice and the foundations for the 300-foot towers were to be completed within 45 days and the foundations for the 600-foot towers within 75 days from the date of receipt of…