sovereign immunity from interest
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From 278 U.S. 41 - Boston Sand & Gravel Co. v. United States · 1928Most cited · 664 citing opinions
the United States is not liable to interest except where it assumes the liability by contract or by the express words of a statute, or must pay it as part of the just compensation required by the Constitution.