Detroit Fish Co. v. United States
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Eastern Michigan
On application by the importers to review a decision (G. A. 1,271) of the Board of General Appraisers, which affirmed the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of Detroit on importations made November 25 and December 7, 1891, and January 2 and S, 1892.
1Opinion of the Court
SWAN, District Judge.
The entries of fish upon the dates stated in the title of this cause were made at Detroit by the Detroit Fish Company, a corporation organized May 14, 1891, and existing under the laws of the state of Michigan, for the purpose of carrying on the business of fishing, and buying and selling fish, nets, and other property used in the business. The appellant claims that the fish were entitled to free entry under the act of October 1, 1890, c. 1244, 26 Stat. 567, entitled “An act to reduce the revenue and equalize duties on imports and for other purposes.” By section 2 of that…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- In re Van BlankensteynCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1892
- In re SchallenbergerU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Northern California · 1895
- Lake Ontario Fish Co. v. United StatesU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Northern New York · 1900
- Morris European & American Exp. Co. v. United StatesU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Southern New York · 1899