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BRIG SHORT STAPLE v. U. STATES

13 U.S. 55 (1815)

9 Cranch 55

THE BRIG SHORT STAPLE AND CARGO, (Hallaway and others, Claimants,) v. THE UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

February 17, 1815.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

P.B. KEY & R.G. AMORY, for the Appellants.

JONES, contra.

... . JOHNSON, & TODD,

MARSHALL, Ch. J. after stating the facts of the case, delivered the opinion of the Court as follows:

It has been contended by the Plaintiffs in error.

1. That the Short Staple being a registered vessel, and having given bond as required by law for re-landing her cargo in the United States, is not liable to forfeiture, if she has violated the condition of that bond.

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