Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. United States

Defendant leased from plaintiff a tract of 107.1 acres on the south bank of the Savannah River near Savannah, Georgia. It was to be used by defendant for an extension of an adjoining shipyard being operated for the defendant by the Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation. On it the defendant intended to erect various buildings and a dock.

Article III of the lease provided:

The Lessor further agrees that it will not make or assert any claim on account of damage or injury of whatsoever nature caused to the leased premises by an act or omission of the Lessee or any of its agents, employees, or…