The Navy Act,1957
Section 173. Decision of question as to ship and service debts and other debts inship 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 or 1[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.
——————–
1. Subs. by Act 53 of 1974, s. 2, for “seaman”.