
    
      OPINION ISSUED JANUARY 9, 1998
    
    JAMES M. CASEY VS. SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS
    (CC-97-188)
    Claimant represents self.
    Richard Rossworm, Administrative Counsel, for respondent.
   PER CURIAM

This claim was submitted for decision based upon the allegations in the Notice of Claim and respondent's Answer.

Claimant seeks payment in the amount of $297.00 for serving as a Special Family Law Master in Mason County. The respondent failed to receive the necessary documentation in the proper fiscal year; therefore, the claimant has not been paid. Respondent, in its Answer, admits the validity of the claim, but states that there were insufficient funds in its appropriation for the fiscal year in question from which to pay the claim.

While the Court believes that this is a claim which in equity and good conscience should be paid, the Court further believes that an award cannot be recommended based upon the decision in Airkem Sales and Service, et al. vs. Dept. of Mental Health, 8 Ct.Cl. 180 (1971).

Claim disallowed.  