Marrero v. United States

Johnson, Judge:

This action arises at the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, concerning a shipment from Cuba of a variety of surplus war material such as machinery .and spare parts, etc. A witness for the plaintiff testified that the merchandise was purchased from the Nicaro Nickel Co. which obtained .the various articles from the United States, and that he had unsuccessfully attempted to obtain a certificate of exportation. He further testified that the merchandise cost the Government of Puerto Rico approximately 868,000 and that the duties imposed were more than $15,000, the payment of same…