District of Columbia v. Hall

Summary

The District of Columbia v. Hall case involves a contractor who filed a petition under the act of 1880 to recover payment for work done. The contractor initially failed to recover the full amount but was later granted a new trial under the act of 1895 to claim 'board rates' compensation. The court of claims ruled in favor of the contractor, but the judgment was reversed due to inconsistencies with previous cases. The case was remanded for further proceedings.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court reversed the Court of Claims judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings not inconsistent with its opinion.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the judgment of the Court of Claims awarding the difference between board rates and certificates should be affirmed.

Disposition

reversed_and_remanded