THE UNITED STATES v. DELESPINE


40 U.S. 319 (____)

15 Pet. 319

THE UNITED STATES, APPELLANTS, v. JOSEPH DELESPINE, APPELLEE.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The case was argued by Mr. Gilpin, Attorney General, for the United States; and by Mr. Downing, for the appellee.


Mr. Justice CATRON delivered the opinion of the Court.

The first objection to the decree of the Court below, made in behalf of the United States, is: 1. "That the claim ought not to be sustained; because, neither the claimant, nor those under whom he claims, ever came within the provisions of the act of Congress, applicable to the said claim; or filed any petition, memorial, or necessary documents within the term required...

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