The Spectacular History of the Court of Claims

The Spectacular History of the Court of Claims

Prime Examples of Private Bill for a Tort Claim (Be Careful in Palisades Park, and the Other Perils of Prohibition)

Prime Examples of Private Bill for a Tort Claim (Be Careful in Palisades Park, and the Other Perils of Prohibition)

 

Very short post here- came up while I was trying to update count the number of private bills passed. This is exactly what the (amended) FTCA would encompass, but in 1917 was dealt with via private bill. Also interesting that lawyers could not collect more than 10% of this money.

Update- Another gem:

{Off-topic} The (Dormant) Angry Birds Commerce Clause

{Off-topic} The (Dormant) Angry Birds Commerce Clause

Is H. R. 6116 Constitutional?

Is H. R. 6116 Constitutional?

“The King Can Do No Wrong” as American Political Attack Rhetoric

“The King Can Do No Wrong” as American Political Attack Rhetoric

FTCA Suit of the Day: Feres and Football

FTCA Suit of the Day: Feres and Football

Langford v. United States: The Court Rejects “The King Can Do No Wrong”?

Langford v. United States: The Court Rejects “The King Can Do No Wrong”?

Or, No More Kings?

Early “Lawfare” in 1812: Fallout from Fayal

Early “Lawfare” in 1812: Fallout from Fayal