If we should take the position that we will never accord relief to anyone unless his case comes literally within the purview of the Tort Claims Act. we might as well close shop. We do extend relief by private bills every day. Very frequently old patents were erroneously issued or mistakes were made in the issuance. Title thus remains In the United States. because the statute of limitation does not run against the Government. We exercise jurisdiction In such cases and accord relief to clear the titles. We do that in immigration cases where. under general law. relief may not be available. And we should not. I submit. abdicate our jurisdiction and yield our power to grant relief in special cases.
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