§745. Causes of action for which suits may be brought; limitations; exceptions; actions which may not be revived; interest on claims

Suits as authorized by this chapter may be brought only within two years after the cause of action arises: Provided, That where a remedy is provided by this chapter it shall hereafter be exclusive of any other action by reason of the same subject matter against the agent or employee of the United States or of any incorporated or unincorporated agency thereof whose act or omission gave rise to the claim: Provided further, That the limitations contained in this section for the commencement of suits shall not bar any suit against the United States brought hereunder within one year after December 13, 1950, if such suit is based upon a cause of action whereon a prior suit in admiralty or an action at law was timely commenced and was or may hereafter be dismissed solely because improperly brought against any person, partnership, association, or corporation engaged by the United States to manage and conduct the business of a vessel owned or bareboat chartered by the United States or against the master of any such vessel: And provided further, That after June 30, 1932, no interest shall be allowed on any claim prior to the time when suit on such claim is brought as authorized by section 742 of this Appendix unless upon a contract expressly stipulating for the payment of interest.

(Mar. 9, 1920, ch. 95, §5, 41 Stat. 526 ; June 30, 1932, ch. 315, 47 Stat. 420 ; Dec. 13, 1950, ch. 1136, 64 Stat. 1112 .)

Amendments

1950-Act Dec. 13, 1950, extended time limit within which certain suits in admiralty may be brought against United States.

1932-Act June 30, 1932, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "That suits as herein authorized may be brought only on causes of action arising since April 6, 1917, provided that suits based on causes of action arising prior to the taking effect of this Act shall be brought within one year after this Act goes into effect; and all other suits hereunder shall be brought within two years after the cause of action arises."

Savings Provision

Section 5 of act Mar. 9, 1920, as amended by act June 30, 1932, also contained a saving clause in connection with certain suits instituted prior to Dec. 31, 1932.

Cross References

Actions on war risk insurance claims, see section 1292 of this Appendix.