Southern Pacific Co. v. United States

In this case the facts have been stipulated. The shipments involved herein were made, and the bills of lading issued therefor were accomplished more than six years prior' to the filing of the original petition; and the sole question to be determined is whether or not plaintiff’s claim is barred by the statute of limitations in such cases made and provided.

Section 156 of the Federal Code provides that—

“ Every claim against the United States cognizable by the Court of Claims shall be forever barred unless the petition setting forth a statement thereof is filed in the court * * * within six…