Stirling v. United States
United States Court of Claims
The Reporters’’ statement of the case: No findings of fact were filed in this case, but all the essential facts will be found stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtHowry, J.
This is a claim for longevity pay on the part of the plaintiff as a naval officer who had served continuously as a midshipman until January 28,1908. A few days prior to a con*388tinuous service of over five years, terminating on the date given, plaintiff’s resignation had been requested because of physical disability. The alleged disability was defective vision, underweight, and signs of pulmonary disease. Thereupon, on January 22,1908, the plaintiff tendered his resignation as a midshipman, which was accepted by the proper authority, to take effect upon his arrival at his home.
On April 3, 1908,…
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