Air Express International Agency, Inc. v. United States

Donlon, Judge:

This case involves a portrait of the Revolutionary War

personage, General Greene. The portrait was purchased in Ireland as an original by Gilbert Stuart, and so entered. When before us earlier, submission was set aside on grounds stated in our opinion. Air Express International Agency, Inc., et at. v. United States, 37 Cust. Ct. 431, Abstract 60397. It suffices here to note that, on the proofs theretofore adduced, plaintiffs had overcome the presumption of correctness that attaches to the collector’s liquidation.

With the consent of the defendant, plaintiffs have now amended their…