THE ELEANOR


15 U.S. 345 (1817)

2 Wheat. 345

The ELEANOR. Donnell, claimant.

Supreme Court of United States.

March 15, 1817.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Key, for the appellant.

Mr. D.B. Ogden, contra.


Mr. Justice JOHNSON delivered the opinion of the court.

This case presents two questions, 1st. Are the appellees entitled to recover?

2. Does their right of recovery extend to the commander of the squadron?

In whatever view the case be considered, it is one of extreme hardship; both the claim and the defence are founded in the most rigid principles of the strictum...

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