REESIDE v. UNITED STATES


75 U.S. 38 (____)

8 Wall. 38

REESIDE v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. Fuller and Carlisle, for the appellant:

Mr. Hoar, Attorney-General, and Mr. Talbot, contra:


Mr. Justice NELSON delivered the opinion of the court.

Upon the facts of this case it is difficult to see how the government can avoid the payment of the month's pay upon any principle of justice or equity. The Postmaster-General, representing in this department the government, refused to put an end to the contracts; but insisted upon a suspension only at his pleasure, and at the same...

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