Francis v. United States

The plaintiff is an officer of the U. S. Marine Corps, holding the rank of Captain. The suit is for the rental allowance of ai bachelor, without dependents, of his rank and grade from May 10, 1930, to December 11, 1931.

The facts are as follows: On May 10, 1930, plaintiff, under competent orders, reported for active duty with the Fourth Brigade, U. S. Marine Corps, then stationed at Shanghai, China, and remained on duty until detached therefrom on December 11, 1931. During this period plaintiff was furnished and occupied as quarters a single room in a building leased by the United States.

The…