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United States v. Algernon Blair, Inc.
Citation:
479 F.2d 638 (1973)Facts
The subcontractor, Coastal Steel Erectors, Inc., brought this action under the provisions of the Miller Act in the name of the United States against Algernon Blair, Inc. Blair had entered a contract with the United States for the construction of a naval hospital in Charleston County, South Carolina. Blair had then contracted with Coastal to perform certain steel erection and supply certain equipment in conjunction with Blair’s contract with the United States. Coastal commenced performance of its obligations, supplying its own cranes for handling and placing steel. Blair refused to pay for crane rental, maintaining that it was not obligated to do so under the subcontract. Because of Blair’s failure to make payments for crane rental, Coastal terminated its performance. Coastal then brought this action to recover for labor and equipment furnished.
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