Private Law 75–612

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 Thomas W. Seay, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the sum of $10,000 in full settlement of any and all claims against the Government on account of personal injuries sustained by him as a result of gun-shot wounds received while in the performance of his duty as a deputy sheriff attempting to arrest a counterfeiter, said injuries having

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

resulted in his permanent total disability: 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 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 the provisions of this Act shall be

Penalty for violation.

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