Campbell v. United States

This is an action brought by an officer of the Regular Navy for active-duty pay and allowances in the grades to which he was promoted from the dates of rank stated in his commission rather than from the dates on which his appointments were made by the President.

Plaintiff has been paid a certain amount which the defendant now says was an error and counterclaims for the return of the money.

Most of the facts with reference to plaintiff’s service and promotions, etc., were stipulated before the Commissioner and are briefly stated as follows:

Plaintiff was serving as a non-commissioned warrant…