§ 1357. Injuries under Federal laws

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The district courts shall have original jurisdiction of any civil action commenced by any person to recover damages for any injury to his person or property on account of any act done by him, under any Act of Congress, for the protection or collection of any of the revenues, or to enforce the right of citizens of the United States to vote in any State.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 934.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 41(11) (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 24, par. 11, 36 Stat. 1092.)

Words “any civil action” were substituted for “all suits,” in view of Rule 2 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Minor changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 646
62 Stat. 934
Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 24
36 Stat. 1092

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§ 1357

Injuries under Federal laws

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 646

Stat.62 Stat. 934

ActMar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 24

Stat.36 Stat. 1092

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