Inland Empire Builders, Inc., J. C. Boespflug Construction Co., and McLaughlin Inc. v. The United States

This case was referred to Trial Commissioner Harry E. Wood with directions to prepare and file his opinion on the issues of plaintiffs’ motion for partial summary judgment and defendant’s cross-motion for summary judgment under the order of reference and Rule 99(c) [since September 1, 1969, Rule 166(c)]. The commissioner has done so in an opinion and report filed on August 19, 1969, wherein such facts as are necessary to the opinion are set forth. Plaintiffs requested that the court review the commissioner’s report and opinion. Defendant urged that the court adopt the report as its decision…