Scheme: 
Case Type Number: 
3
Statute (Common Name): 
Postal Service Reorganization Act
Program Area: 
Other
Regulatory Authorities (CFR): 
39 CFR 965
Filed By: 
Private Party/Individual
Brief Description of Case Type: 
If two or more persons make competing claims for an item of mail, and the parties cannot work out the dispute among themselves (or agree to return the mail to the sender), the case is forwarded to the Judicial Officer Department by the chief field counsel. An initial decision is issued by an ALJ, AJ or hearing officer.
Relief Available in Actions Filed By Private Parties: 
Other Request for Agency Action
Verified by Agency: 
Verified