United States v. Jones
Supreme Court of the United States
This case was brought up, by writ of error, from the circuit'. court of the United States, for the District of Columbia, holden in and for the county of Washington. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court. Mr. Cushing’s points were :— 1. The expenses, incurred by Lieutenant Jones while in France/ on leave of absence, were not chargeable to the United States.
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This case was brought up, by writ of error, from the circuit'. court of the United States, for the District of Columbia, holden in and for the county of Washington. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court. Mr. Cushing’s points were :— 1. The expenses, incurred by Lieutenant Jones while in France/ on leave of absence, were not chargeable to the United States. The act of 3d March, 1835, (4 Stats, at Large, 755, 757,) fixed the annual compensation of officers, and prohibited all other allowances. When absent on leave, the government is not bound to provide medical attendance. 2. The…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Grier
The action in this case is for money had and -received by the defendant, Jones. It was entered amicably, and submitted on a case stated.
The ■ defendant is a lieutenant in the navy of the United States. In December, 1851, he was in Paris, on leave of absence, and was severely and dangerously woundcd by accident, during the emeute or revolutionary outbreak in that month. In July, 1852, he was placed by the secretary of the navy on special duty, for the collection of information relative to the steam navy of France. Afterwards, in August, 1852, the*surn of Qne thousand dollars was transmitted to…
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