4,885 BAGS OF LINSEED

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66 U.S. 108 (1861)

1 Black 108

17 L.Ed. 35

4,885 BAGS OF LINSEED — Wills, Claimant; Sears, Libellant.

Supreme Court of United States.

December 23, 1861.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. C.G. Loring, for the libellants.

Mr. S.W. Bates, of Massachusetts, (with whom were Messrs. Story and May,) for the claimant,


Mr. Chief Justice TANEY.

The rights of the parties in this case depend altogether on the contract created by the bill of lading. That instrument does not refer to the charter party, nor can the charter party influence in any degree the decision of the question before us. Augustine Wills was not a party to it, and it is not material to inquire whether he did or did not know of its existence and contents; for there is nothing...

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