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UNITED STATES v. HOPKINS

No. 75-246.

427 U.S. 123 (1976)

UNITED STATES v. HOPKINS, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 24, 1976.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert B. Reich argued the cause pro hac vice for the United States. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Bork, Assistant Attorney General Lee, and Ronald R. Glancz.

Thomas H. McGrail argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

PER CURIAM.

This case involves a suit by respondent's decedent,1 a civilian employee of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), claiming wrongful discharge from his employment. He asserted jurisdiction under the Tucker Act, 28 U. S. C. § 1491, which provides for suits in the Court of Claims upon any express or implied contract with such military exchanges. The Government moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. The Court...

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