Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 28 : Section 2407


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 2407. Delinquents for public money; judgment at return term; continuance

      In an action by the United States against any person accountable
    for public money who fails to pay into the Treasury the sum
    reported due the United States, upon the adjustment of his account
    the court shall grant judgment upon motion unless a continuance is
    granted as specified in this section.
      A continuance may be granted if the defendant, in open court and
    in the presence of the United States attorney, states under oath
    that he is equitably entitled to credits which have been disallowed
    by the General Accounting Office prior to the commencement of the
    action, specifying each particular claim so rejected, and stating
    that he cannot safely come to trial.
      A continuance may also be granted if such an action is commenced
    on a bond or other sealed instrument and the court requires the
    original instrument to be produced.



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