Reports of Cases Argued and Decided in the Supreme Court of the United States: 1-351 U.S; 1790- October term, 1955, Book 5Lawyers' Co-operative Publishing Company, 1882 |
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... foreign enemy ? They are expressly prohibited from keeping troops or ships of war in time of peace ; and this , un- doubtedly , upon the supposition , that in such cases the militia would be their natural and sufficient defense . Yet ...
... foreign enemy ? They are expressly prohibited from keeping troops or ships of war in time of peace ; and this , un- doubtedly , upon the supposition , that in such cases the militia would be their natural and sufficient defense . Yet ...
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... foreign country , and not on the high seas . offense against the constitutional authority of HIS was an indictment for manslaughter , the United States can , after the national legis - Tin the Circuit Court of Pennsylvania . The lature ...
... foreign country , and not on the high seas . offense against the constitutional authority of HIS was an indictment for manslaughter , the United States can , after the national legis - Tin the Circuit Court of Pennsylvania . The lature ...
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... foreign vessels to prevent smuggling . The river at the mouth , and at Wampoa , is about half a mile in breadth . And thereupon , the opinions of the judges of the Circuit Court , being opposed as to the jurisdiction of the court , the ...
... foreign vessels to prevent smuggling . The river at the mouth , and at Wampoa , is about half a mile in breadth . And thereupon , the opinions of the judges of the Circuit Court , being opposed as to the jurisdiction of the court , the ...
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... foreign prince or state , or on pretense of authority from any person , such offender shall , notwithstanding the pretense of authority , be deemed , adjudged , and taken to be , a pirate , felon , and robber , and on being thereof con ...
... foreign prince or state , or on pretense of authority from any person , such offender shall , notwithstanding the pretense of authority , be deemed , adjudged , and taken to be , a pirate , felon , and robber , and on being thereof con ...
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... foreign country , which ex- pressly disclaims jurisdiction of the case , it is dispunishable , unless it be punishable in the courts of this country ; and it appears at least questionable whether there is any constitu- tional power in ...
... foreign country , which ex- pressly disclaims jurisdiction of the case , it is dispunishable , unless it be punishable in the courts of this country ; and it appears at least questionable whether there is any constitu- tional power in ...
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Page 290 - The question actually before the court is investigated with care, and considered in its full extent. Other principles which may serve to illustrate it are considered in their relation to the case decided, but their possible bearing on all other cases is seldom completely investigated.
Page 290 - It is a maxim not to be disregarded, that general expressions, in every opinion, are to be taken in connection with the case in which those expressions are used. If they go beyond the case, they may be respected, but ought not to control the judgment in a subsequent suit when the very point is presented for decision.
Page 358 - ... reasonable compensation for the loss such arrest shall occasion to the proprietors ; and it shall further be allowed to use in the service of the captors, the whole or any part of the military stores so detained, paying the owners the full value of the same, to be ascertained by the current price at the place of its destination.
Page 228 - ... nor shall any district, or circuit court, have cognizance of any suit to recover the contents of any promissory note, or other chose in action, in favor of an assignee, unless a suit might have been prosecuted in such court to recover the said contents if no assignment had been made, except in cases of foreign bills of exchange.
Page 377 - Rules of Practice for the Courts of Equity of the United States are given in an appendix.
Page 293 - That the United States form, for many, and for most important purposes, a single nation, has not yet been denied. In war, we are one people. In making peace, we are one people. In all commercial regulations, we are one and the same people.
Page 351 - It shall be lawful for the citizens of the United States of America and of the Republic of New Granada to sail with their ships, with all manner of liberty and security, no distinction being made who are the proprietors of the merchandise laden thereon...
Page 351 - It shall likewise be lawful for the citizens aforesaid to sail with the ships and merchandise before mentioned, and to trade with the same liberty and security from the places, ports, and havens of those who are enemies of both or either party, without any opposition or disturbance whatsoever, not only directly from the places of the enemy before mentioned to neutral places, but also from one place belonging to an enemy to another place belonging to an enemy, whether they be under the jurisdiction...
Page 266 - controversies between two or more States, between a State and citizens of another State," "and between a State and foreign states, citizens, or subjects.
Page 165 - Bond. Know all men by these presents, that .we, , are held and firmly bound to...