FORD v. UNITED STATES


116 U.S. 213 (1886)

FORD v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided January 4, 1886.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Gilbert Moyers and Mr. George S. Boutwell for appellant.

Mr. Attorney-General for appellee.


MR. JUSTICE HARLAN delivered the opinion of the court.

By resolution of the Senate of the United States adopted on the 23d of February, 1885, a bill pending before that body for the relief of William G. Ford, administrator of John G. Robinson, deceased, was referred, "in accordance with the provisions of article one of section 1059 of the Revised Statutes, to the Court of Claims, together with the vouchers, papers, proofs, and documents appertaining thereto."

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