United States v. Claflin

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1878-12-18

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Mr. Justice Strong delivered the opinion of the court. This was an action of debt brought by the United States to recover the amounts of several forfeitures or liabilities alleged to have been incurred by the defendants in consequence of their having received, concealed, and bought goods, wares, and merchandise illegally imported, knowing them to have been i…

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