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Outcome n/a Personal Injury 1821

Cohens v. Virginia

(ConsTiTtJTioNAi,- Law.) Cohens v. Virginia. This Court has, constitutionally, appellate jurisdiction under the judiciary act of .1789, c. 20. s. 25. from the-final judgment or decree of the highest Court of law or equity bf a State, haring

19 U.S. 264 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Affirmed Civil Rights 1821

Anderson v. Dunn

(Constitutional Law.) Anderson v. Dunn. To an action of trespass against the Sergeant ,at Arms of the House of Representatives of the United States, for an assault and battery and false imprisonment, it is a legal justification and bar, to

19 U.S. 204 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Outcome n/a Personal Injury 1821

The Collector

.(Inst-íhce .Court.) The Collector. Wilmot, Claimant. In all prqceedin 3 in. .rént, on an .appeal, the property follows the cause into the Circuit Court,’ and is subject to. the disposition of that’ Court. Jfut it does nof follow the cause

19 U.S. 194 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Remanded 1821

The Nueva Anna & Liebre

(Prize.) The Nueva Anna and Liebre. The Spanish Consul, Claimant. February 27th. This Court does not recognise the existence of any lawful Court of Prize at Galveztown, nor of any Mexican republic or state, with power to authorize captures

19 U.S. 193 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Outcome n/a 1821

The Robert Edwards

{Instance Covet.) The Robert Edwards. Savage, Claimant. A question of fact, under the 46th section of the Collection Law of the 2d March,' 17S9, c. 128. exempting from duty the wearing apparel, and other personal.baggage, of persons arrivin

19 U.S. 187 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Outcome n/a Business & Corporate Law 1821

Smith v. Universal Insurance

(Insuhakce.) Smith et al. v. Universal Insurance Company. Where, in a policy of insurance, a technical total loss is asserted as the ground of recovery, the loss must be occasioned'by the immediate operation of some of the perils insured ag

19 U.S. 176 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Remanded Immigration Law 1821

The Bello Corrunes

(Prize.) The Bello Corrunes. The Spanish Consul, Claimant. A foreign consul has a right to claim, or institute a proceeding, in rem, where the rights of property of his fellow-citizens are in question, without a special procuration from tho

19 U.S. 152 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Affirmed Civil Rights 1821

Young v. Bryan

(Practice.) Young v. Bryan et al. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction of a suit brought by the endorsee of a promissory note, who is a citizen of one State, against the endorser, who isa citizen-of a different State, whether a suit could be

19 U.S. 146 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Outcome n/a Personal Injury 1821

The Amiable Isabella

. (Prize.) The Amiable Isabella, Munos, Claimant. Whether the captaré is made by a duly commissioned captor, or not, is a question between the Government and the captor, with which the claimant has nothing to do; If the capture be made by a

19 U.S. 1 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Outcome n/a Bankruptcy & Debt 1821

United States v. Wilkins

(Common Law. Construction or Statute.) United States v. Wilkins. Where, in ai contract with the Secretary of War, for supplying tlie troops of the United States with provisions, specific prices are stipulated for rations issued at certain p

19 U.S. 135 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Reversed Bankruptcy & Debt 1821

Farmers & Mechanics' Bank of Pennsylvania v. Smith

(Constitutional Law.) Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank of Pennsylvania v. Smith. An act of a State Legislature which discharges a debtor from all liability for'debts contracted previous to his discharge, on his surrendering his property for the

19 U.S. 131 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Affirmed Civil Rights 1821

Mayhew v. Thatcher

(Constitutional Law. Local Law.) Mayhew v. Thatcher et al. As by the laws of Louisiana, questions of fact in civil cases are tried by the Court, unless either of the parties demands a jury; in an action of debt on a judgment, the interest o

19 U.S. 129 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

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Randolph v. Barbour

(Practice.) Randolph et al. v. Barbour et al. Feb. 12th. An equity suit, where an appeal has been taken from the Circuit Court to this Court, but not prosecuted, will be dismissed upon producing a certificate from the Court below, that the

19 U.S. 128 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Affirmed Tax Law 1821

Thatcher v. Powell

(Local Law.) Thatcher et al. v. Powell et al. Lessee. February 12th. The'execution by a public officer of a poderío sell lands for the non.payment of taxes, must be in strict pursuance of the law under which it is made, or no title is conve

19 U.S. 119 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Affirmed Business & Corporate Law 1821

Hopkins v. Lee

(Chancery. Common Law.) Hopkins v. Lee. A judgment or decree-of a Court of competent jurisdiction is conclu-: sire wherever the same matter is again brought in controversy. But the rule does- not apply to points which come only collaterally

19 U.S. 109 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

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Mechanics' Bank of Alexandria v. Withers

(liocAt Law. Practice.) The Mechanics’ Bank of Alexandria v. Withers. The Circuit Court for the District of Columbia has authority to adjourn to a distant day, and the adjourned session is considere)) as the same'term. Where the regular ter

19 U.S. 106 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

Reversed 1821

Lindenberger v. Beall

(Common Law. Promissory Notes.) Lindenberger et al. v. Beall. After demand of the maker of a note, on the .third day of grace, notice to the endorser on the same day, is sufficient by the general law ' merchant. Evidence of a letter, contai

19 U.S. 104 Supreme Court of the United States Read opinion

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Bussard v. Levering

(Common Law. Bills or Exchange.) Bussard v. Levering. Where the second day of grace falls oh Saturday, it is the lást day of grace; and notice of non-payment'given to the drawer of a billon that- day, 'after a demand upon the acceptor on th

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