Supreme Court of the United States
S&E Contractors, Inc. v. United States
April 24, 1972406 U.S. 1
Summary
The Supreme Court held that, absent fraud or bad faith, the Atomic Energy Commission's decision under the contract disputes clause is final and conclusive, and the United States cannot seek judicial review of that decision. The Court reversed the Court of Claims judgment. Justice Brennan and Justice Blackmun filed concurring opinions, while Justice Brennan filed a dissent.
Holding
- Whether the United States may seek judicial review of an AEC disputes‑clause decision absent fraud or bad faith.. No. The AEC's decision is final and conclusive unless fraud, capriciousness, arbitrariness, gross error, or lack of substantial evidence is shown; the United States has no right to challenge it on other grounds.
Docket 70-88
Cited authorities
- 28 U.S.C. § 519
- R. 6214
- R. 6301
- R. 6338
- R. 6404
- R. 3634
- R. 6946
- 41 U.S.C. §§ 321-322
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