Scherr and McDermott Inc. v. The United States

COLLINS, Judge.

This action is based upon a contract entered into by the International Cooperation Administration 1 and Smith, Scherr & McDermott, a partnership whose interest was acquired by the present plaintiff. Plaintiff seeks to recover an amount representing overhead which it incurred in performance of the contract, but, regarding which, the Government refused reimbursement. 2 Defendant has moved for summary judgment, and plaintiff has filed a cross-motion for summary judgment.

The contract, No. ICA-W-389, dated August 23, 1957, related to the development of the Korean handicraft…