Jacob Reed's Sons, Inc. v. United States

The plaintiff relies upon the provision of the Dent Act (40 Stat. 1272). Section 1 of that act provides as follows:

“That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized to adjust, pay, or discharge any agreement, express or implied, upon a fair and equitable basis that has been entered into, in good faith during the present emergency and prior to November 12, 1918, by any officer or agent acting under his authority, direction, or instruction, or that of the President, with any person, firm, or corporation for the *103acquisition of lands, or the use thereof, or for damages resulting from…