Hugo Black

“ Just claims are painfully deferred without interest, and the credit of the Government, so strictly upheld upon its bonded debt, is justly censured in respect to its honest and private claims.' [10]
In response to the needs disclosed by this report Congress passed the Tucker Act, manifestly intending to provide adequate opportunity for expeditious and orderly determination of claims against the Government. ”

“ To begin is to start; to institute; to initiate; to commence. This suit was begun-within two years after the refund claim was disallowed-when the petion was filed in court in good faith. Notice was mailed the Attorney General and the District Attorney was promptly served-both within four days after the verified petition was filed. ”