Edye & Another v. Robertson
United States Supreme Court
112 U.S. 580 (1884)
- Written by Jamie Milne, JD
Facts
Edye and another (collectively, Edye) (plaintiffs) transported passengers and freight by sea from Holland to the United States. The vessel was bound for the port of New York, where Robertson (defendant) was responsible for collecting import duties. Acting under Congress’s 1882 act to regulate immigration (act), Robertson required Edye to pay 50 cents per passenger because the passengers were coming from a foreign port and were not United States citizens. Edye paid the duty under protest, then sued Robertson, arguing, among other things, that the act violated provisions from various treaties between the United States and friendly nations. The circuit court held in Robertson’s favor, and Edye appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Miller, J.)
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