Thompson v. United States

Whaley, Chief Just-ice,

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiffs entered into a contract with the defendant on March 22, 1929, to “furnish labor and materials, and perform all work required for tunnel, canal lining and structures, as described in Schedule No. 3 of Specifications No. *174484, North. Branch Canal, Yakima (Kittitas Division) Project — Washington,” for a consideration of $345,878.25, the work to commence within 30 calendar days after date of receipt of notice to proceed and to be completed within 600 calendar days from that date. The contract was on the approved standard…