United States v. Williams

This is an action brought in the federal District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania to recover upon an adjusted service certificate issued, through the Veterans’ Bureau to respondent’s husband, under the provisions of the Adjusted Compensation Act, c. .157, 43 Stat. 121, as amended by the act of July 3,1926, c. 751, 44 Stat. 826. Respondent’s petition alleges the issue of the certificate, the death of the veteran, the interest of respondent as beneficiary, the filing of proof of her claim with th& Director, and a failure and refusal of the Director to make payment after demand…