New York Shipbuilding Co. v. United States

On November 9, 1914, plaintiff entered into a contract with the United States Government for the construction of the battleship Idaho for the sum of $7,250,000. The ship was to be completed and delivered on or before November 9, 1917, or thirty-six months after the date of the contract. It was actually completed and delivered on March 24, 1919. Delays, experienced from time to time, were made the basis of applications for extension of time, and upon due consideration these applications were granted by the Government and the delivery date made to extend to the date of the completion and…