Camden Iron Works v. United States

There are three amounts which it is contended the claimant is entitled to recover, and consideration of the one which it seems to us presents the real subject of controversy may best receive our attention by first disposing of the other two. They are stated by counsel as follows:

1. Admitted balance------------------------------------$3, 711. 86

2. Erroneous deduction_________________________________ 5, 500.00

3. Cost of making changes____________________________ 4, 375. 74

Item 1 is a retained percentage of 25 per cent, which is admittedly due, but has not been paid because of the prescribed…