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United States v. Axman, 234 U.S. 36 (1914)
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United States v. Axman, 234 U.S. 36 (1914)
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United States v. Axman No. 242 Argued March 9, 1914 Decided May 25, 1914 234 U.S. 36
ERROR TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT
Syllabus
Where, after default of the original contractor, the contract is relet, the original contractor is not bound for difference unless the contract as relet is the same as the original contract. .
Where a contract for dredging requires the dredged material to be deposited in a specified location, changes made as to the location for depositing such materials amount to such an important variation that the first contractor cannot be held for difference. United States v. McMullen, 222 U.S. 460, distinguished.
Change in location for depositing material dredged under a government contract is not to be regarded as a minor change; it is clearly an important one.
193 F. 644 affirmed.
The facts, which involve the rights and liabilities of a contractor and his surety under a contract with the government, are stated in the opinion.
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U.S. Supreme Court, "Syllabus," United States v. Axman, 234 U.S. 36 (1914) in 234 U.S. 36 234 U.S. 38. Original Sources, accessed July 1, 2025, http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=IFJTXJAQJANHYT3.
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U.S. Supreme Court. "Syllabus." United States v. Axman, 234 U.S. 36 (1914), in 234 U.S. 36, page 234 U.S. 38. Original Sources. 1 Jul. 2025. http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=IFJTXJAQJANHYT3.
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U.S. Supreme Court, 'Syllabus' in United States v. Axman, 234 U.S. 36 (1914). cited in 1914, 234 U.S. 36, pp.234 U.S. 38. Original Sources, retrieved 1 July 2025, from http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=IFJTXJAQJANHYT3.
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