IN

THE COURT OF CLAIMS

OF

THE UNITED STATES

FEBRUARY 20, 1928 (IN PART), TO MAY 31, 1928

WITH

ABSTRACT OF

DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT
IN COURT OF CLAIMS CASES

REPORTED BY

EWART W. HOBBS

VOLUME LXV

UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

WASHINGTON

1928

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CONTENTS

1. JUDGES AND OFFICERS OF THE COURT.

2. TABLE OF CASES REPORTED.

3. TABLE OF STATUTES CITED.

4. OPINIONS OF THE COURT.

5. ABSTRACT OF SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.

6. CASES DECIDED WITHOUT OPINIONS.

7. INDEX DIGEST.

III

1 Succeeding Chief Justice Edward K. Campbell, who resigned, effective Apr. 22, 1928. Chief Justice Booth took the oath of office and assumed the duties thereof Apr. 23, 1928.

'Appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge James Hay. Judge Green took the oath of office and entered upon his duties Apr. 2, 1928.

Appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the elevation of Judge Fenton W. Booth. Judge Sinnott took the oath of office and entered upon his duties May 31, 1928.