§ 2676 - Judgment as bar

CHAPTER 171— TORT CLAIMS PROCEDURE

The judgment in an action under section 1346(b) of this title shall constitute a complete bar to any action by the claimant, by reason of the same subject matter, against the employee of the government whose act or omission gave rise to the claim.

Notes

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 931(b) (Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, § 410(b), 60 Stat. 844).

Section constitutes the first sentence of section 931(b) of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed. Other provisions of such section 931(b) are incorporated in section 2675 of this title.

Changes were made in phraseology.

Senate Revision Amendment

This section was eliminated by Senate amendment. See 80th Congress Senate Report No. 1559.