MASON v. UNITED STATES


84 U.S. 67 (1872)

17 Wall. 67

MASON v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Thomas Wilson, for the appellant; Mr. G.H. Williams, Attorney-General, and Mr. C.H. Hill, contra.


Mr. Justice CLIFFORD delivered the opinion of the court.

Parties having claims against the United States for labor or service, or for personal property or materials furnished, which are disputed by the officers authorized to adjust the accounts, may compromise the claim and may accept a smaller sum than the contract price; and where the claimant voluntarily enters into a compromise and accepts a smaller sum and executes a discharge in full for the whole claim, he...

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