COMDTINST M5890.9 — Coast Guard Claims And Litigation Manual

COMDTINST M5890.9 governs Coast Guard claims procedures, including settlement authority, investigations, payments, appeals, and claim forms.

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• Publication number: COMDTINST M5890.9
• Title: COAST GUARD CLAIMS AND LITIGATION MANUAL
• Date: 3/17/1986
• Proponent: CG-0945

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It addresses personal property, household goods, foreign, admiralty, Federal Tort Claims Act, and Article 139 claims. It sets requirements for investigations, settlement decisions, payment limits, reconsideration, records packages, and small and regular claims procedures.

Topics covered

• Household goods claims
• Foreign claims commissions
• Federal Tort Claims Act claims
• Article 139 claims
• Small claims procedure
• Personal property claims
• Claims investigating officers
• Payment limitations

Questions and answers

What does disapproval of a claim mean?

Disapproval means denial of an entire claim. (paragraph 1-2)

Who may disapprove a claim?

Only a settlement authority may disapprove a claim. (paragraph 2)

Can interest be paid before judgment?

Interest prior to judgment is prohbited by statute. (paragraph 1)

When is a claim not payable because of the filing date?

A claim is not payable if not properly presented within 2 years from the date of accrual. (paragraph 5)

How many members can a foreign claims commission have?

A command shall appoint commissions consisting of one member or three members. (paragraph 4)

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