J. F. Barbour & Sons v. United States

LITTLETON, Judge.

Plaintiff and defendant, acting through the Federal Works Agency, entered into a contract March 25, 1942, in which plaintiff agreed for the lump sum of $266,722.22 to furnish the necessary materials and labor, and to perform all the work necessary for the construction of a community hospital at a Defense Housing Project at Radford, Va. The contract- provided for completion of the building within 210 calendar days after notice to proceed, or by November 9, 1942.

Recovery of damages of $30,000 is sought on the ground that defendant, through actions of the contracting officer and…