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The United States Court of Federal Claims – the "People’s Court" – traces its roots directly back to the Court of Claims established by Congress in 1855. What began as a mechanism to advise Congress on the merits of claims against the United States became in 1863, at the urging of President Lincoln, a judicial forum for the citizenry against the government. From the Tucker Act of 1887 to the Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1982, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims has been entrusted with nationwide jurisdiction over money claims (other than in tort) founded on federal statutes, executive regulations, government contracts, and the Constitution. Thus, for example, the Court hears contract disputes and Constitutional claims, actions for patent and copyright infringement, tax refunds, Indian claims, federal contract bid protests, civilian and military pay claims, and vaccine injury claims. The Court has also maintained its authority, unique among the federal judiciary, to advise on claims submitted by Congressional reference. The Court is composed of 16 judges, nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate for terms of 15 years. The Court’s work is ably assisted by the contributions of its senior judges, as well as by its Special Masters, who hear the vaccine claims. In fiscal year 2003, the Court disposed of 732 complaints, including 45 bid protests, and 151 petitions, and awarded judgments totaling $ 878 million on claims totaling $ 40 billion against the government. Please note the following Disclaimer: This site contains published opinions and orders of the US Court of Federal Claims. This is not an official reporter, and we do not guarantee all information is error free or correct. Contact the Clerks Office at (202) 219-9657 for official copies of documents or any other case or court related information. To contact the webmaster for technical issues or problems with the web site, send an e-mail to uscfc_webmaster@ao.uscourts.gov. For non-technical questions, operational or procedural questions, case-related questions, or general questions about the court, you must contact the Clerks Office at (202) 219-9657 or send postal mail to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 717 Madison Place, NW, Washington, DC 20005, Attention: Clerks Office. You are visitor number:
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