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MARVEL V. MERRITT, 116 U. S. 11 (1885)

116 U. S. 11

U.S. Supreme Court

Marvel v. Merritt, 116 U.S. 11 (1885)

Marvel v. Merritt

Argued November 23, 1885

Decided December 14, 1885

116 U.S. 11

Syllabus

Iron ore is subject to the duty of twenty percent ad valorem imposed by Rev.Stat. § 2504 upon "Mineral and bituminous substances in a crude state not otherwise provided for."

The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court.


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