MANTON, Circuit Judge.
This libel seeks to recover a deposit made to secure the release of a cargo from an alleged general average lien. The deposit stood in the place of the released cargo, and, if there be no general average liability, the deposit must be released from the lien and delivered to the appellant, as consignee. Exceptions to the libel were filed, based on the claim that the court below had no jurisdiction. A writ of foreign attachment was issued, and...
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