Case Name: GALLEGO MESSA & COMPANY v. THE UNITED STATES
Court: Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction: United States
Decision Date: 1912-01-15
Citations: 47 Ct. Cl. 642
Docket Number: 
Parties: GALLEGO MESSA & COMPANY v. THE UNITED STATES.
Judges: 
Reporter: United States Court of Claims Reports
Volume: 47
Pages: 642–643

Head Matter:
GALLEGO MESSA & COMPANY v. THE UNITED STATES.
[43 C. Cls. R., 444; 222 U. S. R., 574.]
On the claimants'’ Appeal.
The claimants, subjects of Spain, with one British subject, are doing business in the city of Santiago, Cuba. Military forces of the United States during the war with Spain seize and use their wharves and steamships.
The court below decides:
I. The case is identical with the preceding case of Hererra Nephews, by which it is governed.
II. A foreigner residing during a state of war within the dominion of one belligerent is subject to the jurisdiction and control of the other, who may treat his property as hostile. The character of an enemy may attach either to his person or property; and he can not demand compensation for loss or damage resulting from military operations.

Opinion:
The decision of the court below is affirmed on the same grounds.
Mr. Justice McKenna
delivered the opinion of the Supreme Court January 15, 1912.