United States v. Hillegas
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Pennsylvania
This was an action of debt, on a bond executed by Nichols, Eddy, and [Michael] Hill-egas, to the United States, dated 19th July. 1797, in the penalty of 15,000 dollars; with condition, reciting that Nichols had been appointed by the supervisor of the Pennsylvania district, in 1794, a collector of the internal revenue, and the obligation to be void, if Nichols has faithfully executed, and shall faithfully execute the said office, and account for, and pay over, what moneys he…
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This was an action of debt, on a bond executed by Nichols, Eddy, and [Michael] Hill-egas, to the United States, dated 19th July. 1797, in the penalty of 15,000 dollars; with condition, reciting that Nichols had been appointed by the supervisor of the Pennsylvania district, in 1794, a collector of the internal revenue, and the obligation to be void, if Nichols has faithfully executed, and shall faithfully execute the said office, and account for, and pay over, what moneys he shall collect, &c. Upon oyer, the defendant plead performance generally, to wliich the replication assigns as a breach,…
1Opinion of the CourtWashington, Circuit Justice
(charging jury). The only question for your determination is, whether the securities mentioned in the pleadings were taken, and the credit to Nichols enlarged, by the United States, without the knowledge or consent of the sureties? The United States, are a collective invisible body; which can act, and can be seen only in the acts of those who administer the affairs of the government, and their agents, duly appointed and empowered to act for them. This. position, which is undeniable, leads us naturally to an inquiry into the character and powers of those officers, concerned in the management…
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