Edge Moor Iron Co. v. United States

The facts are fully set forth in the findings. It is not denied that the United States caused the delay whereby the plaintiff incurred the losses, which it has fully proved. The defendant does not question the amount of these losses. The law governing such cases is well established.

The work was to be completed within a specified number of days. The plaintiff did not need an extension of time, but was ready to perform within the period of time stipulated in the contract. It could not perform by reason of the delay caused by the United States. And in construing the contract the same principles…