United States v. Choteau

S.D. New York

United States v. Choteau

25 F. Cas. 420

DecidedJuly 1, 1855

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United States v. Choteau, 25 F. Cas. 420 (S.D.N.Y. 1855).

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THE COURT

(BETTS, District Judge)

charged the jury that although the increased weight may have accrued from moisture, or any other action of the elements,—except being exposed to or injured by sea water,— tlie wool was liable to pay duty at this port on the weight here.

The jury brought in a sealed verdict for plaintiff.

Mr. Joaehimsen moved for a reference to ascertain the amount of duty to which the wool was liable, and named Mr. Bridgham as the reference.

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THE COURT

(BETTS, District Judge)

charged the jury that although the increased weight may have accrued from moisture, or any other action of the elements,—except being exposed to or injured by sea water,— tlie wool was liable to pay duty at this port on the weight here.

The jury brought in a sealed verdict for plaintiff.

Mr. Joaehimsen moved for a reference to ascertain the amount of duty to which the wool was liable, and named Mr. Bridgham as the reference.

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25 F. Cas. 420, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/opinion/united-states-v-choteau-nysd-1855.