home port doctrine
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From 22 U.S. 409 - The St. Jago de Cuba · 1824Most cited · 160 citing opinions
the precedence of forfeiture has never been carried further than to overreach common law contracts entered into by the owner; and it would be unreasonable to extend them further. The whole object of giving Admiralty process and priority of payment to privileged creditors, is to furnish wings and legs to the forfeited hull, to get back for the benefit of all concerned; that is, to complete her voyage.