Edgington v. United States

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1896-11-30

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Mr. Justice Shiras, after stating the case, delivered the opinion of the court. Section 5438 of the Revised Statutes makes it penal to make or cause to be made, for the purpose of obtaining or aiding to obtain payment or approval of any claim against the United States, any. false deposition, knowing the same to contain any fraudulent or fictitious statement; a…

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