Morris & Cumings Dredging Co. v. United States

The plaintiff in this case seeks to recover $22,618.63 due as it alleges under a contract for dredging made with the defendant.

It appears that on September 14, 1928, the plaintiff entered into a written contract with the defendant whereby in accordance with certain specifications and drawings plaintiff agreed to dredge certain designated areas in the channel of the Thames River in the State of Connecticut for the consideration of 21.14(4 per cubic yard. Plaintiff proceeded with the work, but left uncompleted the dredging of a part of the channel included in the contract for a distance of…