United States v. Piatt

This was an action brought by the United States against George H. Piatt and Monroe Salisbury to recover excessive payments for services in carrying the mails. The court below sustained a demurrer to the complaint, and dismissed the action, and the United States brought error.

''Sol. Gen. Maxwell,'' for the United States.

Monroe Salisbury, pro. se.

Mr. Justice HARLAN, after stating the facts in the foregoing language, delivered the opinion of the court.