Prindle v. United States

This case is now before us on a motion for a new trial, judgment having been awarded the claimant April 18, 1905. The suit is for the recovery of increased pay and allowances for the performance of shore duty beyond seas by a naval officer. The claimant is a civil engineer in the Navy by appointment of July 22, 1879. On September 1, 1898, he attained the relative rank of commander and on January 5, 1901, that of captain. While on duty at the naval training station, San Francisco, Cal., he was detailed for duty at Honolulu, H. I., reporting for duty at Honolulu July 26, 1900, and remaining in…