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Booth v. United States, 291 U.S. 339 (1934)
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Booth v. United States, 291 U.S. 339 (1934)
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Booth v. United States No. 656 Argued January 17, 1934 Decided February 5, 1934 * 291 U.S. 339
CERTIFICATE FROM THE COURT OF CLAIMS
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1. A district or circuit judge of the United States who retires pursuant to § 260 of the Judicial Code, as amended, continues in office within the meaning of § 1 of Art. III of the Constitution, and his compensation may not be diminished. P. 348.
2. In the light of the evident purpose of the Act that a retiring judge shall continue to hold office and perform official duties, its provision for the appointment of a "successor" cannot be construed as vacating the office. P. 351.
3. A diminution after an increase of compensation, even though not a reduction below the rate at date of appointment, is a diminution within the meaning of § 1 of Art. III. P. 352.
Certificates from the Court of Claims in two cases involving the validity of an Act reducing the pay of retired federal judges.
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U.S. Supreme Court, "Syllabus," Booth v. United States, 291 U.S. 339 (1934) in 291 U.S. 339 291 U.S. 346. Original Sources, accessed July 30, 2025, http://originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=ML57C8CK28QFXJ6.
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U.S. Supreme Court. "Syllabus." Booth v. United States, 291 U.S. 339 (1934), in 291 U.S. 339, page 291 U.S. 346. Original Sources. 30 Jul. 2025. http://originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=ML57C8CK28QFXJ6.
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U.S. Supreme Court, 'Syllabus' in Booth v. United States, 291 U.S. 339 (1934). cited in 1934, 291 U.S. 339, pp.291 U.S. 346. Original Sources, retrieved 30 July 2025, from http://originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=ML57C8CK28QFXJ6.
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