UNITED STATES v. WEED


72 U.S. 62 (____)

5 Wall. 62

UNITED STATES v. WEED ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Ashton, Assistant Attorney-General, for the United States, appellants:

Mr. Coffey, contra, for the claimant.


Mr. Justice MILLER delivered the opinion of the court.

If this case is to be disposed of here, upon the answer to be given to the question of prize or no prize, there can be no doubt that the decree of the District Court must be affirmed.

There can on the facts be no pretence that there was any attempt to break a blockade, nor can it be held that the cargoes were enemy property. No person hostile to the United States...

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