Volume 50
Private Law 75–642
For the relief of J. H. Knott.
Approved August 14, 1937
Statutory text
AN ACT
For the relief of J. H. Knott.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the United States Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to J. H. Knott the sum of $1,000 in full and complete settlement of all claims against the United States as damages for personal injuries suffered when he was struck by a Navy truck at the corner of Main and Market Streets in the city of Dallas, Texas, on February
Proviso.
Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.
2, 1931: 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
Penalty for violation.
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.
Approved, August 14, 1937.