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THE BIRD OF PARADISE

72 U.S. 545 (____)

5 Wall. 545

THE BIRD OF PARADISE.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Benedict, for the appellants, owners of the vessel:

Messrs. Owen and Nash, contra:

Mr. Justice CLIFFORD delivered the opinion of the court.

Assignees of the charter-party and of the bill of lading libelled the ship Bird of Paradise, her tackle, apparel, and furniture in a cause of contract, civil and maritime.

Breach of contract alleged in the libel is the refusal of the master of the ship to deliver the cargo as stipulated in the charter-party and bill of...

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