B-W Construction Co. v. United States

This suit is to recover damages-for delays and for the cost of extra work alleged to have been done in connection with the construction of a Post Office and Court House at Davenport, Iowa.

1. Defendant’s .first defense is that the claim is barred by the statute of limitations.* The building was occupied by the defendant on September 21, 1933, and on that date the-work was complete except for remedying certain defects, including those in the panelling of the courtroom. All defects, were corrected to the satisfaction of the defendant in the fall of 1935. Final voucher was signed by plaintiff on…