WESTRAY v. UNITED STATES


85 U.S. 322 (1873)

18 Wall. 322

WESTRAY v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Ethan Allen, for the plaintiffs in error:

Mr. G.H. Williams, Attorney-General, and Mr. S.F. Phillips, Solicitor-General, contra.


Mr. Justice STRONG delivered the opinion of the court.

The acts of Congress which regulate the collection of duties upon imported articles are imperative that, on the entry of any goods, wares, or merchandise, the decision of the collector of customs, at the port of importation and entry, as to the rate and amount of duties to be paid on such goods, wares, and merchandise, and the dutiable costs and charges thereon, shall...

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