J. J. Kelly Co. v. United States

JONES, Judge.

Plaintiff on November 2, 1942, contracted to construct for the defendant a decontamination building in the Navy Yard at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Notice to proceed was given December 10, 1942, thus fixing February 8, 1943, as the date for completion of the work.

The work was completed May 1, 1943, except for some items which were taken over by the Government. This was 82 days later than the contract date for completion.

The contracting officer advised plaintiff in writing that the delay was due to unforeseeable causes beyond plaintiff’s control and he, therefore, extended for a…