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Code · U.S. Code · Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 171— TORT CLAIMS PROCEDURE · § 2677

§ 2677. Compromise

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The Attorney General or his designee may arbitrate, compromise, or settle any claim cognizable under section 1346(b) of this title, after the commencement of an action thereon.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 984; Pub. L. 89–506, § 3, July 18, 1966, 80 Stat. 307.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 934 (Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, § 413, 60 Stat. 845).
Changes were made in phraseology.
Senate Revision Amendment
This section was renumbered “2676” by Senate amendment. See 80th Congress Senate Report No. 1559.
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Cited by 28 sections
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 646
  • 62 Stat. 984
  • Pub. L. 89–506, § 3
  • 80 Stat. 307
  • Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, § 413
  • 60 Stat. 845
  • Pub. L. 89–506
  • section 10 of Pub. L. 89–506
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§ 2677
Compromise
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 646
Stat.62 Stat. 984
Pub. L.Pub. L. 89–506, § 3
Stat.80 Stat. 307
ActAug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, § 413
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