Whitbeck v. United States

The broad question in this case is whether the plaintiff is entitled to recover any amount under either or both of the contracts, no. 555 with the Army, and no. 57340 with the Navy, for the construction of airplanes. If recovery can be had the questions arise as to the items on which he is entitled to recover under each of the contracts.

Plaintiff contends with reference to Army contract no. 555 that the defendant breached the same by failing and refusing to make all the biweekly payments of $2,000 each absolutely provided to be made under art. Y (2) thereof; that it also breached the contract…