Legal Opinion
Edwards v. United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided May 31, 1932No. 790PublishedCited by 65 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Hughes
Private Bill No. 510 of the 71st Congress (c. 595, 46 Stat. 2163) provided that the Court of Claims should have jurisdiction to adjudicate a certain claim of the plaintiff against the Government. The court states that the bill was approved by the President on March 5, 1931, that is, within ten days (Sundays excepted) after it was presented to him, but after the final adjournment of the Congress which passed it. The following question is certified:
“ Did the Act of March 5, 1931 (46 Stat. 2163), become law when it was approved by the President on March 5, 1931, after the final adjournment on…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- United States v. KleinSupreme Court of the United States · 1872
- Smiley v. HolmSupreme Court of the United States · 1932
- The Pocket Veto CaseSupreme Court of the United States · 1929
- La Abra Silver Mining Co. v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1899
- United States v. PadelfordSupreme Court of the United States · 1870
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3Cited by65 opinions
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