Suburban Contracting Co. v. United States

This case involves a building or construction contract duly executed on the 11th day of July 1927 by the plaintiff and the authorized agent of the defendant. Work was to commence 15 days after notice of the acceptance of plaintiff’s bid and to be completed within 210 calendar days from the date of the notice. The plaintiff received written notice on May 14,1927, and commenced work on May 29, 1927. The plaintiff was required to furnish and did furnish a bond of a surety company for the faithful performance of the contract in the sum of $21,875.50. The contract, and specifications attached…