Farrell Lines, Inc. v. United States

Our original opinion of August 20, 1981, is reported at 69 CCPA 1, C.A.D. 1268, 657 F. 2d 1214 (1981). We there reversed the judgment of the Court of International Trade dismissing an action by American Export Lines, Inc. (AEL) for lack of jurisdiction, 85 Cust. Ct. 20, C.D. 4864, 496 F. Supp. 1320 (1980), and remanded for further proceedings. Familiarity with the facts and the previous opinions is presumed.

The case is now before us on the Government’s petition for rehearing and AEL’s opposition thereto. I respectfully but strenuously dissent from the court’s refusal to grant a full…