William Clamp & Sons Ship v. United States
United States Court of Claims
The Reporters’ statement of the case: The following are the facts of the case as found by the court: I. The claimant herein is a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, and carries on the business of ship and engine building, with its yards and plant and works located in the city of Philadelphia, in said State. II.
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The Reporters’ statement of the case: The following are the facts of the case as found by the court: I. The claimant herein is a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, and carries on the business of ship and engine building, with its yards and plant and works located in the city of Philadelphia, in said State. II. On November 19, 1890, the claimant entered into a contract with the United States, through their Secretary of the Navy, whereby, in consideration of the sum of $3;063,000, to be paid as provided in said contract, it agreed to construct and complete…
1Opinion of the Court
Peelle, Ch. J.,
delivered the opinion of the court:
The claimant alleges, and the findings show, that through the fault of the officers and agents of the United States it was delayed two years in the execution of its contract for'the construction of the coast-line battle ship Indiana, by reason of which, notwithstanding a corresponding extension of time was allowed, it suffered great damage; hence this action.
A contract was entered into November 18, 1890, by the terms of which the claimant was, for the consideration of $3,063,000, to construct and complete within three years from that date, in…
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