Private Law 81–440

That jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon the District Court of the United States for the District of Colorado to hear, determine, and render findings of fact as to the amount of loss, if any, sustained by Arthur S. Horner, Leah B. Horner, and Maude Brewer, partners composing a firm, doing business as A. S. Horner Construction Company, of Denver, under Reclamation Bureau Contract numbered 12r–15632 arising out of or attributable to the alleged failure of the Government to supply materials as provided for in said contracts.

Sec. 2.

The court shall cause such findings to be certified to the Secretary of the Treasury, who is hereby authorized and directed to pay, out of any money not otherwise appropriated, the amount set forth in said findings to Arthur S. Horner, Leah B. Horner, and Maude Brewer, partners composing a firm, doing business as A. S. Horner Construction Company.

Sec. 3.

Any findings rendered under the authority of this Act may be reviewed by the Supreme Court by writ of certiorari granted upon the petition of either party: Provided, That the passage of this Act shall not be considered an inference of liability on the part of the United States.