Waxman v. United States

HOWELL, Judge.

The cause of action before the court for determination is common to three separate suits which were accordingly consolidated for trial.1 Plaintiffs have brought their actions under the War Contract Hardship Claims Act,2 also known as the Lucas Act, for an equitable determination praying for relief from alleged losses suffered in the performance of contracts entered into by Acme with the United States. The Contracts were entered itito and performed, and the alleged losses sustained, between September 16, 1940 and August 14, 1945. Defendant has raised a number of contentions in…