§ 2503. Proceedings generally

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(a)Parties to any suit in the United States Court of Federal Claims may appear before a judge of that court in person or by attorney, produce evidence, and examine witnesses.

(b)The proceedings of the Court of Federal Claims shall be in accordance with such rules of practice and procedure (other than the rules of evidence) as the Court of Federal Claims may prescribe and in accordance with the Federal Rules of Evidence.

(c)The judges of the Court of Federal Claims shall fix times for trials, administer oaths or affirmations, examine witnesses, receive evidence, and enter dispositive judgments. Hearings shall, if convenient, be held in the counties where the witnesses reside.

(d)For the purpose of construing sections 1821, 1915, 1920, and 1927 of this title, the United States Court of Federal Claims shall be deemed to be a court of the United States.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 976; Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1263, § 53, 68 Stat. 1246; Pub. L. 97–164, title I, § 139(b)(1), Apr. 2, 1982, 96 Stat. 42; Pub. L. 102–572, title IX, §§ 902(a), 909, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4516, 4519.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§ 269, 276, and 278 (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, §§ 168, 170, 36 Stat. 1140; Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 301, § 1, 43 Stat. 964; June 23, 1930, ch. 573, § 2, 46 Stat. 799).

Section consolidates provisions relating to proceedings before commissioners and reporter-commissioners contained in sections 269, 276, and 278 of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed.

Provisions of section 269 of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., relating to appointment and compensation of commissioners are incorporated in section 792 of this title.

Words “including reporter-commissioners” after “commissioners” were inserted to clarify meaning and conform to Rule 54(a) of the Court of Claims authorizing oaths before reporter-commissioners.

Changes were made in phraseology.

Senate Revision Amendment

The Senate amended this section by inserting “and when directed by the court his recommendations for conclusions of law” following “commissioner” in the second paragraph. This amendment authorizes the Court to direct its commissioners to report recommendations for conclusions of law as well as findings of fact in cases assigned to them. 80th Congress Senate Report No. 1559, Amendment No. 50.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 646
62 Stat. 976
Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1263, § 53
68 Stat. 1246
Pub. L. 97–164, title I, § 139(b)(1)
96 Stat. 42
Pub. L. 102–572, title IX
106 Stat. 4516
Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231
36 Stat. 1140
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 301, § 1
43 Stat. 964
June 23, 1930, ch. 573, § 2
46 Stat. 799
section 269 of title 28
Pub. L. 102–572, § 902(a)(1)
Pub. L. 102–572, § 902(a)(2)
Pub. L. 102–572, § 909
Pub. L. 97–164
Pub. L. 102–572
section 911 of Pub. L. 102–572
section 402 of Pub. L. 97–164

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§ 2503

Proceedings generally

U.S.C.§ 792

U.S.C.§ 171

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 646

Stat.62 Stat. 976

ActSept. 3, 1954, ch. 1263, § 53

Stat.68 Stat. 1246

Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–164, title I, § 139(b)(1)

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