UNITED STATES v. ALLEN


123 U.S. 345 (1887)

UNITED STATES v. ALLEN.

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 HARLAN delivered the opinion of the court.

The appellee is a paymaster in the Navy, having served in that capacity since February 1, 1868. In the adjustment of his claim for the benefits of what is known as the Longevity Act of March 3, 1883, 22 Stat. 473, the accounting officers of the Treasury deducted the sum of $1112.75, the amount paid the claimant under General Order No. 75, issued by the Secretary of the...

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