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LEIGHTON v. UNITED STATES

No. 413.

161 U.S. 291 (1896)

16 S.Ct. 495

40 L.Ed. 703

LEIGHTON, v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 2, 1896.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. William B. King, (with whom was Mr. Charles King on the brief,) for appellant.

Mr. John B. Sanborn filed a brief for appellant.

Mr. Assistant Attorney General Howry for appellees.

MR. JUSTICE BREWER, after stating the case, delivered the opinion of the court.

The first matter to be considered is the effect of the claimant's election to reopen the case. On his part it is contended that it only permitted a new inquiry as to the amount and value of the property taken and carried away; that the liability of the government had been settled by the award and allowance of the Secretary of the Interior, and was no longer a matter of dispute. On the...

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