United States v. Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Co.

The Quartermaster Corps of the Army shipped on government bills of lading over the lines of respondent and connecting carriers a number of authorized private mounts of army officers ordered to change stations. Respondent was the last carrier and presented -bills based on tariff rates applicable for the transportation of private property.' The charges have.been paid le^s $475.17, withheld by the Government on the ground that it is entitled to land grant deductions. This writ brings up for review a judgment of the Court of Claims for that amount.

The question for decision is' whether the United…