Legal Opinion

United States v. Mullan

Supreme Court of the United States

Decided November 7, 1887PublishedCited by 3 opinions

This was an appeal from a judgment in the Court of Claims in the claimant’s favor. The case is stated in the opinion of the court.

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Blatchford

This is an appeal by the United States from a. judgment of the Court of Claims, for the sum of $356.03, in favor of Dennis "W". Mullan. Mullan is an officer in the regular Navy, who has served continuously therein since September 21st, 1860, on which day he ivas appointed acting midshipman. He was appointed acting ensign, October 21st, 1863; master, May 10th, 1866 ; lieutenant, February 21st, 1867; and lieutenant-commander, March 12th, 1868. He was paid for all oi his services in those capacities, in accordance with the laivs in force at the time they were performed. In addition, he claimed…

2Cited by3 opinions

  1. Adams v. Columbus Manufacturing Co.District Court, M.D. Georgia · 1960
  2. United States v. AlgerSupreme Court of the United States · 1894
  3. Barrett v. United StatesUnited States Court of Claims · 1901

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