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July 16, 1811
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Admiralty court in Norfolk enforces first embargo bond case against ship master Lewis and sureties, awarding U.S. $23,000 penalty under Judge Tyler.
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The Laws enforced—The admiralty court has lately held at Norfolk under Judge Tyler—when the case of the U. S. against Lewis, master of the ship Adams and two others his sureties, came on for enforcement—an or the U. S. mall
Tazewell and Taylor for the defendants.—This is the first embargo bond case that has come upon its merits. the opinion of the court—must be deemed of great importance. After a full argument, judgment was given for the plaintiff in the penalty of the bond $23,000. The laws will not always be insulted with impunity.
Tazewell and Taylor for the defendants.—This is the first embargo bond case that has come upon its merits. the opinion of the court—must be deemed of great importance. After a full argument, judgment was given for the plaintiff in the penalty of the bond $23,000. The laws will not always be insulted with impunity.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Embargo Bond
Admiralty Court
Norfolk
Legal Enforcement
Bond Penalty
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Tyler
Lewis
Tazewell
Taylor
Where did it happen?
Norfolk
Story Details
Key Persons
Judge Tyler
Lewis
Tazewell
Taylor
Location
Norfolk
Event Date
Lately
Story Details
The admiralty court at Norfolk under Judge Tyler enforced an embargo bond against Lewis, master of the ship Adams, and his two sureties, giving judgment for the U.S. in the penalty of $23,000. This was the first such case decided on its merits after full argument.