Gleason v. United States

33 Ct. Cl. 65 | SCOTUS | 1900

Lead Opinion

The decision of the court below is reversed on the ground that the contractors, if they failed to complete the work within the time limited, had no right to further extension of time, except as approved by the engineer,

The part of the decision allowing judgment for retained percentages is affirmed.

Mr. Justice Si-iiras

delivered the opinion of the Supreme Court January 8, 1900.

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Dissenting Opinion

Mr. Justice HarlaN, Mr. Justice Brown, and Mr. Justice White

dissented from the construction of the contract on the subject of the power of the engineer officer.