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Admiralty case tests neutral rights in California voyage
The court weighs the William and cargo as enemy property. It considers partner absence moot, ships duties to law over personal feeling, and the ship’s Mexican crew and invoice as strong neutrality evidence. The decision follows Chief Justice Story on partner liability and neutral ship status.
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