SLAWSON v. UNITED STATES


83 U.S. 310 (____)

16 Wall. 310

SLAWSON v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. George Taylor, for the appellant; Mr. C.H. Hill, Assistant Attorney-General, contra.


Mr. Justice DAVIS delivered the opinion of the court.

It is impossible to suppose that Tower would have made the contract he did with Slawson if he had been informed of the true state of affairs with reference to this steamer, and in the absence of proof on the subject it is a fair presumption that he was kept purposely in ignorance of the fact that she had been engaged constantly for nearly two years preceding the occupation...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases