United States v. Fenton

This appeal is from a decision of the Board of General Appraisers sustaining a protest against the decision of the collector of customs at Cleveland, Ohio, for a shortage. The importation was one of decorated china lanterns and other goods intended for use in a hotel. It appears that the merchandise was duly entered and delivered into the possession of the importing firm. Upon opening the cases by the importers it is alleged there was discovered a shortage of one lantern in case No. 47. It appears from the record that the case was opened “immediately after delivery,” as that was necessary in…