Driver v. United States

Plaintiff, a lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve, was assigned to and reported to the Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Tex., March 15, 1941. He was a bachelor officer without dependents. At that time no quarters were available for him at the Naval Air Station and he obtained an apartment in Corpus Christi which he occupied until April 2,1941, *824and because of this he was allowed and paid the statutory rental allowance in lieu of quarters.

On the last-mentioned date he was advised in writing by the Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Station, as set forth in finding 2, that adequate…