United States v. Moscahlades Bros.

This case involves the application of paragraph X of section 3 of the tariff act of 1913 as relates to olives in brine and dried figs damaged or destroyed, as hereinafter set forth.

The facts are shown by the following extracts from the testimony introduced on behalf of the importers, which is undisputed.

They entered some 315 barrels of ripe olives in brine, a number of cases of dried figs, and a quantity of prepared vegetables at the port of New York December 11, 1915. A member of the importers’ firm visited the vessel which brought the merchandise three or four days after she arrived at her…