United States Ex Rel. Lichter v. Henke Const. Co.

REEVES, District Judge.

This is a suit under a contractor’s bond to the United States under the provisions of Sections 270a, 270b and 270c, Title 40‘ U.S.C.A.

It is contended by the complainants that as subcontractors they were required to furnish certain materials and labor in the way of extras and that, moreover, due to-the fault of the principal contractor as well as that of the United States, the completion of the work was negligently delayed. Because of such extras and delay the complainants have sued on the bond of the principal contractor.

By a second count they ask for damages-for breach…