Private Law 81–165

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 $129.48 to Lawrence Reves, of Duck Hill, Mississippi, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for damages sustained by the said Lawrence Reves on the 20th day of May 1946 as the result of the negligent and wrongful operation of a United States Army vehicle at Camp McCain, Mississippi, by a member of the armed forces of the United States who was not then and there acting within the scope of his office and employment: 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 deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.