ARMSTRONG v. UNITED STATES


80 U.S. 154 (____)

13 Wall. 154

ARMSTRONG v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. R.M. Corwine, for the appellant; Mr. B.H. Bristow, contra.


The CHIEF JUSTICE delivered the opinion of the court.

The "Abandoned and Captured Property Act" provides for the restoration of the proceeds of property on proof that the claimant has never given any aid or comfort to the present rebellion. The Court of Claims seem to have thought that going south with her slaves was evidence that she did give aid or comfort to the rebellion. On this point it is not now necessary that we express an opinion; for the President of the...

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