Private Law 75–342

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 Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Pruett the sum of $5,000 in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States for the death of their son, Robert Edward Pruett, who was drowned in a swimming pool at Fort McClellan, Alabama, on September 22, 1931: 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.