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WATKINS v. UNITED STATES

76 U.S. 759 (____)

9 Wall. 759

WATKINS v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. W.M. Addison, for the plaintiff in error; Mr. W.A. Field, Assistant Attorney-General, contra.

Mr. Justice CLIFFORD stated the case and delivered the opinion of the court.

Persons accountable for public money, if they neglect or refuse to pay the sum or balance reported to be due to the United States, upon the adjustment of their accounts, are liable for the amount; and it is made the duty of the comptroller to institute suit for the recovery of the same, adding to the sum stated to be due the commissions of the delinquent and interest at the rate of six per...

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