Corfield v. Coryell

Decided 1823-04-15

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WASHINGTON, Circuit Justice. We know of no such distinction as conclusive and pri-ma facie record evidence; the one under the act of congress, and the other at common law. Unless the record be authenticated in the manner prescribed by the act of congress, it cannot be read in evidence, for any purpose whatever. The counsel for the plaintiff contended: 1. That the right of fishing in the b…

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