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SMITH v. THE UNITED STATES

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30 U.S. 292 (1831)

5 Pet. 292

8 L.Ed. 130

JOHN SMITH, T. PLAINTIFF IN ERROR, vs. THE UNITED STATES, DEFENDANT IN ERROR.

Supreme Court of United States.

January 19, 1831.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The case was argued by Mr Benton for the plaintiff, and by Mr Berrien, attorney general, for the United States.

Mr Justice M'LEAN delivered the opinion of the court.

A writ of error is prosecuted in this case, to reverse the judgment of the district court of Missouri, which exercises the powers of a circuit court.

In December 1824, the United States brought an action of debt against the plaintiff in error, to recover ten thousand dollars. The claim arises on a bond signed by the plaintiff as one of the sureties of Alpha Kingsley...

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