Greeley Iron Works v. United States

The plaintiff, a corporation, on September 26, 1923, entered into a contract with the United States by which it agreed to furnish labor, equipment, and materials, and to do and perform all work under said contract for the erection and completion of two fire escapes on buildings. The contract was to be completed within 75 days from the date of notice to begin construction work. The plaintiff received its notice to begin work on the 16th of October, 1923. At the time it was notified it had on hand the greater part of the material to be used in the performance of the contract. Plaintiff had…