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74 U.S. 152 (1869)

7 Wall. 152

19 L.Ed. 129

THE SIREN.

Supreme Court of United States.

February 15, 1869.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Ashton, Assistant Attorney-General of the United States.

Mr. Causten Browne, Contra.

Mr. Justice FIELD delivered the opinion of the court.

It is a familiar doctrine of the common law, that the sovereign cannot be sued in his own courts without his consent. The doctrine rests upon reasons of public policy; the inconvenience and danger which would follow from any different rule. It is obvious that the public service would be hindered, and the public safety endangered, if the supreme authority could be subjected...

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