Private Law 73–416

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Eula K. Lee, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $838.75 for reimbursement of expenses on account of personal injuries sustained by her as a result of slipping and falling on the steps of post-office building at Lima, Ohio, on February 9, 1929, in full settlement for injuries sustained and expenses incurred therefrom: Provided, That no part of the amount

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees

appropriated in this Act in 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

Penalty for violation.

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