UNITED STATES v. MULLAN


123 U.S. 186 (1887)

UNITED STATES v. MULLAN.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided November 7, 1887.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Attorney General, Mr. Assistant Attorney General Howard, and Mr. F.P. Dewees for appellant.

Mr. John Paul Jones and Mr. Robert B. Lines for appellee.


MR. JUSTICE BLATCHFORD delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an appeal by the United States from a judgment of the Court of Claims, for the sum of $356.03, in favor of Dennis W. Mullan. Mullan is an officer in the regular Navy, who has served continuously therein since September 21st, 1860, on which day he was appointed acting midshipman. He was appointed acting ensign, October 21st, 1863; master, May 10th, 1866; lieutenant, February 21st, 1867; and lieutenant...

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