McIlvaine v. Coxe's Lessee

6 U.S. 280 (____)

2 Cranch 280

M'ILVAINE

v.

COXE'S LESSEE.[†]

Supreme Court of United States.

The material facts of the case are stated in the argument of W. Tilghman.

W. Tilghman, for plaintiff in error.

This case presents three subjects for consideration.

1. What was the situation of Daniel Coxe, with respect to his citizenship or alienage, from the commencement of the Revolution to the definitive treaty of peace between the United States and Great-Britain?

2. What was his situation from the time of the treaty to the death of Rebecca Coxe in 1802?

3. Supposing him to be an alien in 1802, is there any…