Hardwick v. United States

The plaintiff is administratrix of the estate of Walter S. Hardwick, who died intestate January 14, 1936. The *342decedent, during the contract period here involved, was a member of the partnership of Erickson & Hardwick, which was composed of the decedent and Carl Erickson. Subsequent to the contract period Carl Erickson died and the-partnership was dissolved, Walter S. Hardwick surviving.

On November 17, 1932, Erickson & Hardwick entered into a contract with the defendant to perform certain work required for the construction of a levee. Work to be performed under the contract was sublet by the…