Norcross v. United States

This is a suit for compensation for work performed.

On February 15, 1952, Congressman Erland H. Hedrick employed plaintiff as a clerk in his office at a salary of $325.06 per month. Mr. Hedrick advised the disbursing clerk of the House of Representatives in writing of the appointment. The appropriate papers were filed. Since the plaintiff was still a citizen of Austria as disclosed by the file papers, an affidavit was included that plaintiff owed allegiance to the United States. At that time she had taken the first step that was necessary before application for naturalization could be made.

On…