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THE GRAN PARA

20 U.S. 471 (1822)

7 Wheat. 471

The GRAN PARA. The Consul General of Portugal, Libellant.

Supreme Court of United States.

March 13, 1822.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Winder, for the appellant and claimant.

Mr. D. Hoffman, contra.

Mr. Chief Justice MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court, and after stating the facts, proceeded as follows:

The principle is now firmly settled, that prizes, made by vessels which have violated the acts of Congress, that have been enacted for the preservation of the neutrality of the United States, if brought within their territory, shall be restored. The only question therefore is, does this case come within the principle...

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