Customs forfeiture
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From 9 U.S. 311 - United States v. Riddle · 1809Most cited · 17 citing opinions
The court thinks this case too plain to admit of argument, or to require deliberation. It is not within even the letter of the law, and it is certainly not within its spirit. The law did not intend to punish the intention, but the attempt to defraud the revenue.