Petty v. United States

The plaintiff, a bachelor officer of the United States Naval Reserve, without dependents, seeks to recover rental allowance in the approximate amount of $1,391.50, authorized by law for an officer of his rank and status, on the ground that adequate public quarters were not available to nor occupied by him. The period of the claim is from April 2, 1941, through December 7, 1942, during which plaintiff served on active duty at the United States Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas.

On April 2,1941, and through June 14,1942, plaintiff held the rank of Lieutenant, United States Naval Reserve;…