libel in rem
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 3 U.S. 297 - United States v. La Vengeance · 1796Most cited · 73 citing opinions
It is a process of the nature of a libel in rem; and does not, in any degree, touch the person of the offender.
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