United States Reports/Volume 2/Stoddard v. Read, et. al. (2 U.S. 40)
Court of Appeals in Cases of Capture
Stoddard, Appellant v. Read, Appellee, and the Schooner Squirrel and Cargo
Argued: May Session, 1783 --- Decided: May Session, 1783
On motion of the Apellant’s Counsel, before an appearance filed on behalf of the Appellee, stating that the prize Schooner was in a perishing condition, it was ordered,
By the Court. That the Schooner, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, for the use of those to whom the same shall be finally decreed.
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