False Claims Act

False Claims Act
Federal act providing for civil and criminal penalties against individuals who knowingly present or cause to be presented to the government a false claim or bill, or deliver less property to the government than what is billed for, or make or use a false record to decrease an obligation to the government. The statute provides for enforcement of its provisions either by the U.S. Attorney General or in "qui tarn" actions by private persons. 18 U.S.C.A. No.No. 286, 287; 31 U.S.C.A. No.No. 3729-3733.

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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