In re Jayne

Upon examination, I am satisfied that I have -no jurisdiction to entertain a summary petition by Mr. Jayne, as informer, to adjudicate upon his rights, as against the United States, under the act of 1867. If the petition were based upon the act of 1874, to recover a suitable compensation, this court would have jurisdiction to determine the matter by petition, if the case were brought within section 6 of that act. But the claim in this cas6 is to a moiety of the proceeds recovered under section 1 of the act of March 2, 1867. Under that act there is no authority in this court to examine…