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ARMSTRONG v. UNITED STATES

No. 270.

364 U.S. 40 (1960)

80 S.Ct. 1563

4 L.Ed.2d 1554

ARMSTRONG ET AL. v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 27, 1960.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Burton R. Thorman argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the brief was Solomon Dimond.

Samuel D. Slade argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Rankin, Assistant Attorney General Doub and Seymour Farber.

MR. JUSTICE BLACK delivered the opinion of the Court.

In this action petitioners assert materialmen's liens under state law for materials furnished to a prime contractor building boats for the United States, and seek just compensation under the Fifth Amendment for the value of their liens on accumulated materials and uncompleted work which have been conveyed to the United States.

The United States entered into a contract...

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