Private Law 81–34

That jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico to hear, determine, and render judgment upon the claim of F. DuWayne Blankley, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, ((1) on the question of liability of the Government and (2) on the question of the amount of the recovery) for compensation for personal injuries and loss of earnings sustained by him and for reimbursement of hospital, medical, and other expenses incurred by him as a result of an accident, which occurred when the motorcycle upon which he was riding collided with a United States Army vehicle at or near the intersection of Mountain Road and North Second Street in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, on March 8, 1944.

Sec. 2.

Suit upon such claim may be instituted at any time within one year after the enactment of this Act. Proceedings for the determination of such claim, and appeals from and payment of any judgment thereon shall be in the same manner as in the case of claims over which such court has jurisdiction under the provisions of title 28,

62 Stat. 933.

28 U. S. C., Sup. Ill, § 1346.

United States Code, section 1346.