Publisher's Synopsis
Prize Cases Decided in the United States Supreme Court, 1789-1918, Volume 2, presents a comprehensive collection of legal decisions pertaining to prize law as adjudicated by the United States Supreme Court. Edited by James Brown Scott, this volume covers cases from the inception of the Court through World War I. It includes not only landmark prize cases but also instance-side cases involving pertinent questions of prize law.
This meticulously compiled collection offers invaluable insights into the evolution of American maritime law, international law as applied in U.S. courts, and the Supreme Court's interpretation of these laws during critical periods in the nation's history. Researchers, legal scholars, and historians will find this volume an indispensable resource for understanding the legal ramifications of maritime conflict and the development of judicial precedent in the United States.
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