Fidelity & Casualty Co. v. United States

The defendant entered into a contract with one B. O. Stake for the construction of certain additions to hospital buildings of the Veterans’ Administration. at .Lincoln, Nebraska. The work was to be completed in 135 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed and to be in accordance with the specifications, plans, schedules, and drawings *500furnished and prepared by the defendant. The contractor was required to and did furnish a bond on the standard Government form, which the plaintiff executed as surety for the faithful performance and fulfillment of “all undertakings, covenants, terms,…