THE SANTA MARIA


23 U.S. 431 (____)

10 Wheat. 431

The SANTA MARIA. The Spanish Consul, Libellant.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The Attorney General, for the appellant.

Mr. D. Hoffman, contra.


Mr. Justice STORY delivered the opinion of the Court, and, after stating the case, proceeded as follows:

Several preliminary questions have been argued, which must be disposed of before the Court can entertain any question upon the merits of these claims; and if disposed of one way, they put an end to the controversy.

In the first place, it is asserted, that Mr. Burke is a mala fidei claimant, entitled to no favour...

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