Decision of Questions as to Ship and Service Debts and Other Debts in Ship or Quarters
If in any case a doubt or difference arises as to what are the ship or service debts and the debts in ship or quarters of a deceased officer or1[sailor] or as to the amount payable in respect thereof, the decision of the prescribed person shall be final and shall be binding on all persons for all purposes.
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1. Substituted for the word "seamen" by the Navy (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (53 of 1974), Section 2 (16-12-74).