Koller v. United States, 359 U.S. 309 (1959)

Koller v. United States


No. 362


Argued March 26, 30, 1959
Decided April 20, 1959
359 U.S. 309

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT

Syllabus

A suit for damage under § 26(b)(1) of the Surplus Property Act is not a suit to enforce a civil fine, penalty or forfeiture and, therefore, is not subject to the five-year limitation of 28 U.S.C. § 2462. Rex Trailer Co. v. United States, 350 U.S. 148.

255 F.2d 865 affirmed.