special tribunal with judicial functions
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Definitions from Case Law
From 278 U.S. 200 - West v. Standard Oil Co. · 1929Most cited · 110 citing opinions
Where, by the terms of an act, the Secretary is required, upon application of the claimant, to issue a patent... or to certify a list... or to approve a location for a right of way... or to make a survey and approve a selection... in making such determinations he acts as a special tribunal with judicial functions.