Martin v. United States

This suit is based upon the act of June 10, 1922 (42 Stat. 625), as amended by the act of May 31, 1924 (43 Stat. 250), and the act of May 26, 1926 (44 Stat. 654), it being known as a dependent mother case.

The facts found by the Commissioner are not traversed, and it is conceded by the defendant that except for the period of time beginning October 1, 1919, and ending November 21,1921, the plaintiff is entitled to prevail. A counterclaim is filed by the defendant, alleging that the sum of $787.26 was allowed the plaintiff for the above period when in fact his mother was not dependent upon him…