Mangan v. United States, 254 U.S. 494 (1921)

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Mangan v. United States


No. 112


Argued December 10, 1920
Decided January 3, 1921
254 U.S. 494

APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF CLAIMS

Syllabus

To establish a claim, under Jud.Code, § 162, to the proceeds of property seized by the government under the Abandoned Property Act of March 12, 1863, the claimant must prove his ownership at the time of seizure. P. 496.

54 Ct.Clms. 207 affirmed.

The case is stated in the opinion.