ABSTRACT
The world changes when Government establishes a contract worth billions. One minute before signature, there is nothing. Just tired people hanging around a table in the lawyers’ offices. Sixty seconds later, Government and the contractor have each acquired huge rights and obligations. A little private law has been enacted: the parties are now entitled to the full majesty and protection of the law courts to enforce their bargain. The bridge will be built. The submarines will be delivered. The hospital will provide medical services. The IT system will streamline operations. And if it doesn’t happen according to plan, there is a judge out there somewhere whose job it could become to find out who is to blame. The world is now different.
