Washington International Insurance Co. v. The United States

BISSELL, Circuit Judge.

The interlocutory order of the United States Court of International Trade, see Washington Int’l Ins. Co. v. United States, 678 F. Supp. 902 (Ct. Int’l Trade 1988), denying the government’s motion to strike the demand of Washington International Insurance Co. (Washington) for a jury trial, is reversed.

BACKGROUND

A cargo of cheese became unsuitable for sale during shipment into the United States. The United States Customs Service (Customs) appraised and liquidated the merchandise at an export value of $160,-000. As the importer’s surety, Washington paid the liquidated…