Gratuity-based claim
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 38 U.S. 409 - Heirs of Emerson v. Hall · 1839Most cited · 42 citing opinions
not assignable, not assets
A claim having no foundation in law, but depending entirely on the generosity of the government, constitutes no basis for the action of any legal principle.
It cannot be assigned
It does not go to the administrator as assets. It does not descend to the heir.
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