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UNITED STATES v. HOUGHAM

No. 24.

364 U.S. 310 (1960)

UNITED STATES v. HOUGHAM ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided November 7, 1960.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Wayne G. Barnett argued the cause for the United States. On the brief were Solicitor General Rankin, Assistant Attorney General Doub, Morton Hollander and Anthony L. Mondello.

Calvin H. Conron argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief was W. E. James.

MR. JUSTICE BLACK delivered the opinion of the Court.

Section 16 of the Surplus Property Act of 1944 gave priority preferences to veterans in the purchase of surplus war materials. 58 Stat. 765. Section 26 authorized the United States to recover damages against any person who obtains such property from the Government by "fraudulent trick, scheme, or device . . . ." The complaint in this case charged that respondent Hougham, a nonveteran, combined with the other respondents...

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