Private Law 74–464

That the Secretary

William Seader.

Reimbursement for disability expenses.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to William Seader, of San Diego, California, the sum of $863.75 in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States for reimbursement to him on account of money expended by him for transportation, services of registered nurse, hospital expenses, and doctor’s fee for disability incurred in line of duty in

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

the United States Navy: Provided, that no part of the amount 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

Penalty for violation.

contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the 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.