3 Yeates 101
Decided December 15, 1800
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · decided 1800-12-15
These suits were brought for the proceeds of certain goods shipped by the plaintiffs respectively, at Port de Paix, in the schooner Mary, owned by the defendant, whereof Samuel Cas-son was commander, who arrived in Philadelphia on the 15th July 1796.
Decided 1800-12-15
¶1There is no colour for the defendant receiving these profits. The goods were shipped with the knowledge of schooner’s agent, and conformably to the usage of the port. The plaintiffs are entitled to the nett proceeds and interest; at least, from the time of commencing their different actions.
¶2Verdicts for the plaintiffs accordingly.