Gothwaite v. United States

This suit is before us on defendant’s demurrer to plaintiff’s petition. Plaintiff alleges that on April 10, 1942, he entered into a contract with defendant to construct for the Veterans’ Administration “certain outside heating, water and sewer services” at Fort Howard, Maryland. He sues for damages incurred as the result of delays due to the regulations of the War Production Board, which he says prevented him from securing necessary materials when needed.

*401The defendant demurs because it says the petition does not state a cause of action. It says the defendant is not liable for delays in the…