Private Law 75–498

That the Secretary

George E. Shockley.

Payment to.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to George E. Shockley, of Rehoboth, Delaware, the sum of $323, in full settlement of all claims against the Government for losses occasioned by the cancelation of a contract entered into between the said George E. Shockley and the United States Coast Guard Service for repairs and additions to the lifeboat house and launch way at Lewes (Delaware) Coast Guard Station: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating

Penalty for violation.

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.