United States ex rel. Lanehart v. United Enterprises, Inc.

DAWKINS, District Judge.

Defendant, United Enterprises, Inc. (called United), entered into a general contract with the Government to repair or remodel certain buildings at Camp Polk, Louisiana, and in turn sublet the painting to plaintiff. In this suit the latter claims a balance due him of $11,-663.96. He alleges that although his original bid for the painting was $90,000, under the terms of the primary agreement, the Government had the right to increase or diminish the quantities as follows:

“SC-15-Estimated Quantities. The quantities listed below are estimates only. The contractor will be…