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STEAMBOAT BURNS

76 U.S. 237 (____)

9 Wall. 237

STEAMBOAT BURNS.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Wills, with a brief of Mr. Rankin, for the plaintiff in error; Mr. G.P. Strong, contra.

Mr. Justice MILLER delivered the opinion of the court.

It is believed to be the first time that anything but a human being, or an aggregation of human beings, called a corporation or association, has attempted to bring a writ of error or appeal in this court.

It is said in support of the writ that the proceeding below was in rem against the steamboat by name, and that as it was so conducted through all the State courts...

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