Goldstone v. United States

The facts are fully set out in the findings. The plaintiff commenced work under the contract and was delayed nine-weeks by the defendant in its performance. It incurred losses and expenses amounting to the sum of $2,966.42. These facts are not disputed.

The law governing such cases is well established. Kelly & Kelly v. United States, 31 C. Cls. 361; Cramp & Sons v. United States, 41 C. Cls. 164; Mueller v. United States, 113 U. S. 153; United States v. Smith, 94 U. S. 214; Crook Company, Inc., v. United States, 59 C. Cls. 348. The defendant, insists that this case is similar to the case of…