Private Law 75–99

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, the sum of $266.50 to Victor M. Ruiz C and the sum of $490.15 to Luz Elena Robles, both of Panama City, Panama, in full and final settlement of all claims whatsoever against the United States for compensation for damages arising from personal injuries sustained in the collision between a United States Army truck and the Chevrolet touring car of Victor M. Ruiz C, on March 26, 1935, near Arraijan, Republic of Panama: 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 nothwithstanding. Any

Penalty for violation.

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.