Kilgore v. United States

On June 19, 1942, plaintiffs entered into a contract with defendant for the grading, paving, draining, and fencing of the Jefferson County Airport near Beaumont, Texas. The project was to be completed within 120 days after receipt of notice to proceed. . The 120 days expired on October 25,1942. The contract was terminated by defendant on December 15, 1942, “because,” as stated in the contracting officer’s letter, “of your failure to complete the contract within the contract time.” Plaintiffs claim that the termination was wrongful and they sue for damages which they say they sustained.

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