¶1If the citizens of Philadelphia are subjected to unreasonable taxes, the legislature only is competent to redress the mischief. But apprehending as we do, that the case of these German passengers falls within the terms and meaning of the law of 4th April 1792, we are constrained to make the rule absolute.
3 Yeates 443
Moore v. Servening
Decided December 15, 1802
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · decided 1802-12-15
The different defendants were in custody in the debtor’s apartment, under process from the Court of Common Pleas, returnable to next March term. They were German passengers, and after being detained on board the vessel for thirty days, were arrested for their freight.
Decided 1802-12-15