B. Altman & Co. v. United States

Keefe, Judge:

This case relates to the alleged shortage in two cases of linen goods, it being specifically claimed that duties should not have been assessed on 14 dozen towels 15/22 No. 165 and on 12 dozen towels 20/34 No. 165 invoiced as contained in case B. A. C. 510, for the reason that the foregoing merchandise was either short shipped or stolen and not actually imported into this country.

Counsel for the plaintiff and the defendant entered into a stipulation submitting the case upon the record, it being agreed, however, that the affidavits contained in the official papers should be…