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United States v. Ferris, 265 U.S. 165 (1924)
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United States v. Ferris, 265 U.S. 165 (1924)
United States v. Ferris No. 217 Argued April 8, 1924 Decided May 26, 1924 265 U.S. 165
APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF CLAIMS
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An army officer was not "serving with troops operating against an enemy" within the meaning of § 7 of the Act of April 26, 1898, c.191, 30 Stat. 364, while exercising a command in a camp of instruction in this country during the late war in Europe. P. 166.
57 Ct.Clms. 566 reversed.
Appeal from from a judgment of the Court of Claims which sustained the claim of an army officer for increased pay and allowances.
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U.S. Supreme Court, "Syllabus," United States v. Ferris, 265 U.S. 165 (1924) in 265 U.S. 165 Original Sources, accessed November 3, 2025, http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=E9Z34KNU4TGHXG7.
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U.S. Supreme Court. "Syllabus." United States v. Ferris, 265 U.S. 165 (1924), in 265 U.S. 165, Original Sources. 3 Nov. 2025. http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=E9Z34KNU4TGHXG7.
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U.S. Supreme Court, 'Syllabus' in United States v. Ferris, 265 U.S. 165 (1924). cited in 1924, 265 U.S. 165. Original Sources, retrieved 3 November 2025, from http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=E9Z34KNU4TGHXG7.
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