COURT OF CLAIMS
\kˈɔːt ɒv klˈe͡ɪmz], \kˈɔːt ɒv klˈeɪmz], \k_ˈɔː_t ɒ_v k_l_ˈeɪ_m_z]\
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This court, founded in 1855, hears claims against the Government on any regulation of an executive department or on any contract, express 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 Congress. The court at first reported its proceedings to Congress, and that body acted upon the reports. Since 1863 report to Congress has not been required.
By John Franklin Jameson
