Pittston-Luzerne Corp. v. United States

WATSON, Chief Judge.

This is a petition for an equitable determination praying for relief from alleged losses suffered in performance of contracts with the United States during the war. The action is brought under the War Contracts Hardship Claims Act, also known as the Lucas Act, c. 864, sections 1-6, 60 Stat. 902, as amended June 25, 1948, c. 646, section 37, 62 Stat. 992, 41 U.S.C.A. § 106 note.

The action is before the Court on a motion by defendants to dismiss the petition on the grounds that this Court is without jurisdiction of the subject matter, and that plaintiff has failed to state a…