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SNYDER v. BUCK.

No. 64.

340 U.S. 15 (1950)

SNYDER v. BUCK, PAYMASTER GENERAL OF THE NAVY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided November 13, 1950.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John Geyer Tausig argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief was Gibbs L. Baker.

John R. Benney argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Perlman, Assistant Attorney General Morison, Samuel D. Slade and Morton Hollander.

MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS delivered the opinion of the Court.

Petitioner sued in the District Court for a death gratuity under the Act of June 4, 1920, 41 Stat. 824, as amended, 34 U. S. C. § 943, claiming as the widow of a member of the naval service. Respondent, the defendant in the suit, was Paymaster General of the Navy. The relief asked was mandamus to compel him to pay the widow's allowance. The District Court held for petitioner, ordering respondent to pay her...

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