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RESPUBLICA v. DE LONGCHAMPS

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1 U.S. 111 (1784)

1 Dall. 111

1 L.Ed. 59

RESPUBLICA, versus DE LONGCHAMPS.

Oyer and Terminer, &c. at Philadelphia.

October 1, 1784.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Sergeant and Vannost, for the defendant.

The CHIEF JUSTICE, after minutely recapitulating the evidence, and applying it to the charges in the indictment, expressed the following sentiments.

M'KEAN, Chief Justice.

This is a case of the first impression in the United States. It must be determined on the principles of the laws of nations, which form a part of the municipal law of Pennsylvania; and, if the offences charged in the indictment have...

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