Lincoln Electric Co. v. Knox

The case is now before us on a motion by defendants for summary judgment. The complaint of Lincoln Electric Company against Secretary Knox and Under-Secretary Forrestal was filed in this Court November 3, 1943. The main purpose was to obtain a decree that the Renegotiation Act in its form prior to the amendments of February 25, 1944, is unconstitutional and unenforceable. Defendants answered January 20, 1944, denying unconstitutionality and setting up various other defenses. Subsequently the present motion was filed, in which the position of the defendants, shortly stated, is that the Court…