Shadduck v. United States

The single question at issue is whether plaintiff is entitled to the territorial cost-of-living allowance while in travel and in an annual leave status.

The essential facts of the case as disclosed by the pleadings and briefs of the litigants are clear. In brief, they are as follows: Plaintiff during all of the period involved here was employed as a special agent in the Internal Revenue Service. He reported for duty in Honolulu, Hawaii, in October 1945. During his stay in that area he received a territorial cost-of-living allowance in addition to his basic pay.

At sometime prior to June 1,…