Horton v. United States

I concur in the result but wish to add some observations.

I think the act before the court upon which the suit is based is perfectly clear and plain. The words mean just exactly what they say and can properly be construed no other way. The word “emoluments,” as defined by the dictionary and as applied by the courts, would include the privileges and benefits given to retired officers and it makes the meaning of the statute clear and definite. In the case of Long v. United States, No. 43642, decided this day, (93 C. Cls. 544) the majority opinion holds that under the contention of the defendant…