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THE UNITED STATES v. BRIGGS

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46 U.S. 208 (1847)

5 How. 208

12 L.Ed. 119

THE UNITED STATES, PLAINTIFF, v. EPHRAIM BRIGGS.

Supreme Court of United States.

March 2, 1847.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The cause was argued by Mr. Clifford (Attorney-General) and Mr. Norvell, on behalf of the United States.

Mr. Chief Justice TANEY, after stating the case as above, proceeded to deliver the opinion of the court.

The act of Congress of April 29, 1802, ch. 31, § 6, provides, that whenever a question shall occur before a Circuit Court, upon which the opinions of the judges shall be opposed the point on which the disagreement shall happen, upon the request of either party, shall be stated, and certified to this court, to be finally decided. It is this act alone that gives...

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