Private Law 75–847

That the Secretary

Oliver Z. Hoge.

Payment to.

of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Oliver Z. Hoge, of Staunton, Virginia, the sum of $1,500, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for damages sustained by him as the result of personal injuries received in a fall, on September 19, 1936, down an unprotected and unlighted outside stairway at the rear of the post-office building in Staunton, Virginia: Provided, That no part of

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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

Penalty for violation.

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