FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS

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CIA-RDP57-00384R001300360008-3
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RIFPUB
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K
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1
Document Creation Date: 
December 12, 2016
Document Release Date: 
August 28, 2001
Sequence Number: 
8
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Publication Date: 
February 7, 1950
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MISC
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Approved For Re1se 2001/10/30 : CIA-RDP57-00384R0W00360008-3 OGC Has Reviewed A recent case indicates r-it under the r'ederal Tort Claims Act there cm be no recovery it plaintiff's favor unless federal em}?loyee was acting within scope of his office or employment when ze committed the wrong. In tiie case of a federal mployee, acting within tee scope of office or employment manns acting in line of duty- Recovery denied when Air Force plane was negligently operated without authorization, knowledge or consent of man's superior officers. See King v U.S. 178 F.2d 320 (28 U.a.C.A. bd 1346, 2671 et seq.) Federal Reporter Feb. y 1950 Page XXIII Approved For Release 2001/10/30 : CIA-RDP57-00384R001300360008-3