Private Law 72–491

Frank R. Scott.

Payment to.

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Frank R. Scott the sum of $750. Such sum shall be in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States on account of damages sustained by him on January 24, 1928, when United States Army truck numbered 214243 collided with his automobile at a place known as Halls Hill, in the town of Killingly, in the State of Connecticut: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or agents, attorney or attorneys, on account of services rendered in connection with said claim. It shall be unlawful for any agent or agents, attorney or attorneys, to exact, collect, withhold, or receive any sum of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof on account of services rendered in connection with said claim, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act

Penalty for violation.

shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.