proceedings for condemnation
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Definitions from Case Law
From 73 U.S. 759 - Union Insurance Company v. United States · 1867Most cited · 66 citing opinions
Such proceedings do not necessarily constitute a cause in admiralty. When instituted for condemnation of property on land, they have relation exclusively to matters which, in their nature, are not of admiralty cognizance.