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Late Payment
It is well established that the refusal of the government to make payments to a contractor which are otherwise due is a breach of contract and an excuse for default. Appeal of Green Planting Co., AGBCA No. 85-195-3, 86-2 BCA ¶ 18808; J.C. Company, AGBCA No. 80-154-9, 82-1 BCA ¶ 15,542, affirmed Ct. Cl., Order No. 216-77.
Updated: August 2, 2018
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