The Fortuna ( 1817 )

15 U.S. 161 (1817) 2 Wheat. 161

The FORTUNA — Krause, et al. Claimants.

Supreme Court of United States.

February 15, 1817. March 17, 1817.

Mr. Gaston, for the appellants and claimants.

Mr. Wirt, contra.

Mr. Justice JOHNSON delivered the opinion of the court, ordering this cause to farther proof, open to both parties.

ORDER. — It is ordered, in this cause, that both parties have liberty to produce farther proof; that all examinations of witnesses be taken under commission according to the rule of this court; that original letters and documents be, in all cases, produced, or a sufficient reason assigned for not producing such originals. And that the captors have leave to inspect letter books and books of account relative to this adventure wherever they require it.