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Daniel S. Sinclair, Callan E. Sinclair and Cayman C. Sinclair

July 16, 2012Judge Peacock
Partially SustainedContract InterpretationAccord & Satisfaction / Release / WaiverCDA Jurisdiction

The appeal involves a dispute between the Sinclair brothers and the Navy regarding the breach of lease provisions for infrastructure improvements following Hurricane Katrina. The Board sustained the appeal regarding entitlement but dismissed other claims for lack of jurisdiction.

Material Facts

  • Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast on 29 August 2005, causing severe destruction.
  • The Navy sought housing for displaced families and negotiated a lease for the Sinclair property in Covington, LA.
  • The lease included provisions for infrastructure improvements to be made by the Navy.
  • The Navy terminated the lease on 12 January 2006, citing a lack of need for the mobile home site.
  • The Navy later claimed the Sinclairs were overpaid for the lease and demanded repayment.

Parties

Appellant
Daniel S. Sinclair, Callan E. Sinclair and Cayman C. Sinclair
Respondent Agency
Department of the Navy
Contract Number
N62467-06-RP-00116
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