Talk:United States v. One Package of Japanese Pessaries

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Why is it "v. One Package..." as opposed to "v. Margaret Sanger"? 70.20.179.75 14:20, 8 January 2006 (UTC)

  • In short, because this is a case brought in rem instead of in personam - when customs confiscates goods coming into the U.S., it is the goods themselves that are put on trial! BD2412 T 15:47, 8 January 2006 (UTC)
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