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U. S. v. BINGHAMTON CONSTRUCTION CO.

No. 65.

347 U.S. 171 (1954)

UNITED STATES v. BINGHAMTON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 8, 1954.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Assistant Attorney General Burger argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Acting Solicitor General Stern, Paul A. Sweeney and Hubert H. Margolies.

Jerome Beaudrias argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Malcolm A. MacIntyre.

MR. CHIEF JUSTICE WARREN delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case is before us on writ of certiorari to the Court of Claims. The question presented is whether the schedule of minimum wage rates included in a Government construction contract, as required by the Davis-Bacon Act,1 is a representation or warranty as to the prevailing wage rates in the contract area. We hold that it is not.

The Davis-Bacon Act requires that the...

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