ABS Development Corporation
The ASBCA addressed appeals by ABS Development Corporation regarding the government's motion to amend its answers in two contract disputes. The Board allowed the amendments asserting the contract was void ab initio due to alleged fraud and the government's non-responsibility for sovereign acts of Israel.
Material Facts
- The government sought to amend its answers to assert that the contract was void ab initio due to fraud.
- The appellant argued that the Board lacked jurisdiction to entertain the government's defense of fraud.
- The government contended it was not responsible for the sovereign acts of the Government of Israel regarding base access.
Parties
- Appellant
- ABS Development Corporation
- Respondent Agency
- U.S. Army Engineer District, Europe
- Contract Number
- W912GB-10-C-0047
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