MR. CHIEF JUSTICE FULLER delivered the opinion of the court.
This was an action brought against Hiram Barney to recover back money alleged to have been illegally exacted by him when collector of the port of New York, as duty on certain charges and commissions, and as fees for services rendered in the custom-house in connection with merchandise imported, and was commenced in the Superior Court of New York City by service of summons, dated March 27, 1868, on the defendant...
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