Document: 341 U.S. 48 71 S.Ct. 552 95 L.Ed. 738 UNITED STATESv.ALCEA BAND OF TILLAMOOKS et al. No. 281. Argued March 2, 1951. Decided April 9, Mr. Philip B. Perlman, Sol. Gen., Washington, D.C., for petitioner. Messrs. Edward F. Howrey, Louis A. Gravelle, respondents. PER CURIAM. 1 The facts leading to this controversy are fully set forth in United States v. Alcea Band of Tillamooks, 1946, 329 40, 67 167, 91 29, where Court affirmed a judgment the Claims, 59 F.Supp. 934, 103 Ct.Cl. 494 that certain named Indian tribes 'are entitled recover' compensation taking original title by 1855. amount recovery was reserved expressly further proceedings which before case. After affirmance, Claims heard evidence on and entered value lands as 1855 plus interest from date. 87 938, 115 463. We granted certiorari limited question presented award interest. 1950, 340 873, 121. 2 It is 'traditional rule' claims against cannot be recovered absence an express provision contrary relevant statute or contract. 28 U.S.C. (Supp. III), § 2516(a), U.S.C.A. 2516(a). Thayer-West Point Hotel Co., 1947, 585, 588, 398, 399, 521, cases cited therein. This rule precludes even though should direct 'just compensation' particular taking. Goltra, 1941, 312 203, 61 487, 85 776. only exception arises when entitles claimant just under Fifth Amendment. Only such does include Seaboard Airline R. Co. States, 1923, 261 299, 43 354, 664; supra. 3 Looking former opinions case, we find none them expressed view grounded And, since applicable jurisdictional Act, 49 Stat. 801 (1935), contains no authorizing interest, must reversed. 4 Reversed. 5 Justice JACKSON took part consideration decision

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