Atlantic Works v. United States

Per Curiam :

This is a proceeding in the Court of Claims arising upon a reference by the Senate of the United States of a bill providing an appropriation of $133,872.44 for the hull, machinery, and appurtenances for a revenue cutter known as the Daniel Manning, in full payment and discharge of the claims of the Atlantic Works for work done on and material furnished to the vessel. Our findings of fact and conclusions ,of law are intended to be advisory to Congress.

*17An added importance is given to the issues involved by a plea of the Government based upon section 1086, Revised Statutes, now…