p. 309KOLLER et al. v. UNITED STATES. No. 362. Argued March 26, 30, 1959. Decided April 20, 1959.
Robert H. Malis argued the cause and filed a brief for petitioners.
Lionel Kestenbaum argued the cause for the United States. On the brief were Solicitor General Rankin, Assistant Attorney General Doub and Samuel D. Slade.
The judgment is affirmed. Rex Trailer Co. v. United States, 350 U. S. 148 (1956).
with whom Mr. Justice Douglas and Mr. Justice Whittaker join,
dissenting.
I do not agree that disposition of this case is controlled by the decision in Rex Trailer Co. v. United States, 350 U. S. 148 . Believing that §26 (b)(1) of the Surplus Property Act of 1944, 40 U. S. C. §.489 (b)(1), imposes a civil penalty,-and that an action thereunder is therefore subject to the five-year limitation provided in 28 U. S. C. § 2462 ,1 would reverse. Cf. United States ex rel. Marcus v. Hess, 317 U. S. 537 ; Erie Basin Metal Products, Inc., v. United States, 150 F. Supp. 561 (Ct. Cl.). See Priebe & Sons v. United States, 332 U. S. 407 .
Cases cited
- Rex Trailer Co. v. United States 350 U. S. 148 p. 309
- United States ex rel. Marcus v. Hess 317 U. S. 537 p. 309
- 150 F. Supp. 561 150 F. Supp. 561 p. 309
- Priebe & Sons, Inc. v. United States 332 U. S. 407 p. 309