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Hodgson v. Bowerbank, (1809)

Court: Supreme Court of the United States Number:  Visitors: 9
Judges: Marshall
Filed: Jan. 01, 1809
Latest Update: Mar. 02, 2020
Summary: 9 U.S. 303 (1809) 5 Cranch 303 HODGSON AND THOMPSON v. BOWERBANK AND OTHERS. Supreme Court of United States. Martin contended. C. Lee, contra. *304 MARSHALL, Ch. J. Turn to the article of the constitution of the United States, for the statute cannot extend the jurisdiction beyond the limits of the constitution. (The words of the constitution were found to be "between a state, or the citizens thereof, and foreign states, citizens, or subjects.") The court said the objection was fatal. The record
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9 U.S. 303 (1809)
5 Cranch 303

HODGSON AND THOMPSON
v.
BOWERBANK AND OTHERS.

Supreme Court of United States.

Martin contended.

C. Lee, contra.

*304 MARSHALL, Ch. J.

Turn to the article of the constitution of the United States, for the statute cannot extend the jurisdiction beyond the limits of the constitution.

(The words of the constitution were found to be "between a state, or the citizens thereof, and foreign states, citizens, or subjects.")

The court said the objection was fatal.

The record was afterwards amended by consent.

Source:  CourtListener

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