Mulholland v. United States

Plaintiff on October 9, 1952, was in the Fleet Reserve of the United States Navy, drawing retainer pay. On that date he was also employed as a lead man outside machinist, in the civil service of the United States, when he received an injury in the course of his employment, for which he was entitled to Federal employees’ compensation. As a condition precedent to the payment to him of such compensation, he was required to sign a waiver of his Navy retainer pay. He sues for the amount thereof accruing to him between October 9,1952 and March 18,1953.

Defendant’s answer admits the material…