In re Beloochistan Rug Weaving Co.
District Court, S.D. New York
At Law. In the matter of the petition of the Beloochistan Rug Weaving Company for a summary investigation into the facts and circumstances of a proposed seizure of certain shipments of washable India rugs. On objection by the government to consideration of petition. Investigation as prayed directed.
1Opinion of the Court
MANTON, District Judge.
The merchandise in question has been seized by the customs officers for violation of paragraph H, § 3, of the Tariff Act, being the act of October 3, 1913.1 The seizure is in accordance with section 3072 of the Revised Statutes (Comp. St. 1916, § 5775) to secure the goods in' question for trial. A libel has not as yet been filed, but it is represented by the federal attorney that one is about to be filed.
The petitioner, under sections 17, 18, of the act of June 22, 1874, asks for this summary investigation by a District Judge or commissioner. The government attorney…
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