Armstrong v. United States (182 U.S. 243)

by Henry Billings Brown

United States Supreme Court

182 U.S. 243

Armstrong  v.  United States

 Argued: January 8, 9, 10, 11, 1901. --- Decided: May 27, 1901

Messrs. Alphonso Hart, John C. Chaney, John G. Carlisle, and Charles C. Leeds for appellant.

Solicitor General Richards and Attorney General Griggs for appellee.

Statement by Mr. Justice Brown:

This was a petition to the court of claims by a British subject, to recover duties exacted by the collector of the port of San Juan, and paid under protest, upon goods, wares, and merchandise of the growth, produce, or manufacture of the United States, between August 12, 1898, and December 5, 1899.

The same demurrer was filed and the same judgment was entered as in the preceding case.

Messrs. Alphonso Hart, John C. Chaney, John G. Carlisle, and Charles C. Leeds for appellant.

Solicitor General Richards and Attorney Mr. Justice Brown delivered the opinion of the court:

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