GOVERNMENT’S “SOVEREIGN ACT” DEFENSE NOT LIMITED TO MILITARY EXERCISES

Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals

Appeal of M.E.S., Inc.

No. 56350
February 22, 2012

Overview

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals has ruled that the government’s “sovereign act” defense to a contractor’s claim was not limited to military exercises or war-making powers. The defense applies to all governmental acts of a public and general ... Log in to view the full text.