Bowles, Price Administrator, v. Seminole Rock & Sand Co.

Our consideration here is directed to the proper interpretation and application of certain provisions of Maximum Price Regulation No. 188, 1 issued by the Administrator of the Office of Price Administration under Section 2 (a) of the Emergency Price Control Act of 1942. 2

Respondent is a manufacturer of crushed stone, a commodity subject to Maximum Price Regulation No. 188. In October, 1941, respondent contracted to furnish the Seaboard Air Line Railway crushed stone on demand at 60 cents per ton, to be delivered when called for by Seaboard. This stone was actually delivered to Seaboard in…