Struck Construction Co. v. United States

Plaintiff was the successful bidder for the construction, under a contract with the defendant, acting through the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, of a state prison in Tattnall County, Georgia. The contract was dated January 12, 1935, and was originally to have been completed by July 12, 1936. The time was extended by the defendant to December 31, 1936, the date of actual completion of the contract, and plaintiff was paid the contract price. Plaintiff claims that it was required to expend additional amounts for material and labor, and was delayed and otherwise damaged by acts…