Rotman v. United States

OPINION

HODGES, Judge.

Plaintiff seeks from this court an order directing the United States Treasury to pay her the proceeds of certain Series “E” Savings Bonds. Defendant moved to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and for failure to state a claim upon which a relief can be granted pursuant to RCFC 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(4) respectively. We grant defendant’s 12(b)(1) motion.

FACTS

The savings bonds in dispute are registered in the names of Edna and Clara Lederer. Ms. Edna Lederer died first, then Ms. Clara died intestate. Plaintiff is not related to Ms. Clara Lederer.

In December 1987,…