United States v. La Vengeance, 3 U.S. (3 Dall.) 297 (1796), was a 1796 decision of the United States Supreme Court which found that a proceeding by the United States to forfeit a vessel is a cause of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction. Specifically, "[a]n injunction to enforce the forfeiture of a vessel, for an illegal exportation of arms and ammunition, is a civil cause of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction. The courts will take judicial notice of a geographical fact."[1]
United States v. La Vengeance | |
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Argued August 10, 1796 Decided August 11, 1796 | |
Full case name | United States v. La Vengeance |
Citations | 3 U.S. 297 (more) |
Case history | |
Prior | Error from the Circuit Court for the District of New York |
Holding | |
A proceeding by the United States to forfeit a vessel is a cause of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction, and courts will take judicial notice of a geographical fact. | |
Court membership | |
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Case opinion | |
Majority | Elsworth, joined by unanimous |
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