Legal Opinion
Amy Hanson v. The Veterans Administration
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided September 29, 1986No. 85-2618PublishedCited by 93 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
W. EUGENE DAVIS, Circuit Judge:
Plaintiffs appeal the dismissal of their claims against the Veterans Administration (VA) alleging racial discrimination in its appraisal practices. We affirm.
I. BACKGROUND
The VA is authorized by the Veteran’s Benefits Act, 38 U.S.C.A. §§ 101-5228 (West 1979), to operate a Home Loan Guaranty Program that allows veterans to obtain home loans under favorable terms including little or no down payment. Under the program, the VA induces qualified private lenders to loan eligible veterans 100% of a home’s purchase price by guaranteeing up to 60% of the loan or $27,500,…
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