COFC
Law & Legal abbreviation · Court
| Stands for | United States Court of Federal Claims |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
COFC stands for United States Court of Federal Claims, a court abbreviation.
Federal court in Washington, D.C., that hears money claims against the United States, including government contract disputes, bid protests, takings claims, military pay cases and tax refund suits. Its 16 judges serve 15-year terms under Article I, and appeals go to the Federal Circuit.
Example: The losing bidder filed a protest at the COFC after the GAO denied its challenge.
Usage notes
Also written CFC; the Bluebook uses "Fed. Cl." for both the court and its reporter. Its Office of Special Masters decides claims under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, earning it the nickname "vaccine court". It traces its history to the Court of Claims of 1855 and took its current name in 1992.
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