Walter H. E. Jaeger v. United States

LEVENTHAL, Circuit Judge;

Appellant’s complaint against the United States alleged:

1. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Title 28 United States Code, Section 1402(b).

2. On or about January 21, 1965, the plaintiff, Walter H. E. Jaeger, visited the Officer’s Open Mess an agency of the United States, at Fort Meade, Maryland. At said time and place the plaintiff deposited his overcoat and gloves in a cloak room provided by the Officer’s- Open Mess. Subsequently, the plaintiff returned to procure his overcoat and gloves but same were missing. Plaintiff made demand upon the defendant for their…