PURVIANCE v. ANGUS


1 U.S. 180 (1786)

1 Dall. 180

PURVIANCE et al. versus ANGUS.

Supreme Court of United States.


M'KEAN, Chief Justice.

I will state the case as it appears before the Court from the proceedings, and the evidence, which are not controverted on either side; and shall then taken notice of those points which have been disputed.

The Appellants on the 28th day of August 1779, were owners of a Brigantine, called the Hibernia, then riding at anchor in the port of Philadelphia, and appointed the Respondent master and commander, on a voyage from thence to Oratavia...

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