Chambers v. United States

MELLOTT, Chief Judge.

The sufficiency of a complaint under the Federal Tort Claims Act 1 is challenged in a “Special Appearance and Motion to Dismiss” filed on behalf of. the United States. The issues raised by the motion are whether the court has jurisdiction over the defendant or the subject matter of the action and whether the complaint states a claim against, defendant upon which relief can be granted. It is also contended the alleged cause of action is not one in which the United States has waived its immunity from suit or consented to be sued and that the complaint fails to show any…