Brower Co. v. Baker & Ford Co.

Plaintiffs, as subcontractors, commenced this action against defendant, their prime contractor, to recover the balance allegedly due for work performed in constructing a radar transmitter station for the federal government in Alaska. Judgment was entered in favor of defendant on the basis of evidence indicating an overpayment. Plaintiffs appeal.

The work involved was extensive, urgent, and unique. Plaintiffs’ portion of the project included supplying, fabricating and installing flooring and acoustical tile in the buildings designed to house the radar equipment. Several changes in design and…