Neutral property
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 2 U.S. 34 - Darby, Et. al. v. The Brig Erstern, et al. · 1782Most cited · 3 citing opinions
immunity from capture
Neutral property cannot be captured: For, while the character of neutrality is preserved, such property is the property of a friend, on which the rights of war cannot attach
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