Court

of Claims. This court, founded in 1855, hears claims against the government on any regulation of an executive department or on any contract, expre or implied, with the government of the United States. Before the establishment of this court, those having just claims against the government had no remedy but to petition Congre . The court at first reported its proceedings to Congre , and that body acted upon the reports. Since 1863 report to Congre has not been ‘ required.