United States v. Smith

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1877-03-13

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Me. Chief Justice Waite delivered the opinion of the court. The only questions presented in this case relate to the liability of the United States for damages growing out of the suspension of the work under the contract sued upon. In effect, the contract bound Smith to furnish the materials and erect the buildings, the labor being performed by the soldiers at…

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