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NICHOLS v. UNITED STATES

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74 U.S. 122 (1869)

7 Wall. 122

19 L.Ed. 125

NICHOLS, v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

February 15, 1869.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. William Allen Butler, for the appellants.

Mr. Evarts, Attorney-General, and Mr. Talbot, contra:

Mr. Justice DAVIS delivered the opinion of the court.

Two questions arise in this case:

1st. Was there any liability on the part of the government to refund these duties prior to the act establishing the Court of Claims?

2d. If not, has that act fixed any new liability on the government?

The immunity of the United States from suit is one of the main elements to be considered in determining the merits...

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