Case Name: UNITED STATES v. THREE THOUSAND BASKETS OF CHAMPAGNE
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Jurisdiction: United States
Decision Date: 1869-12-15
Citations: 28 F. Cas. 149
Docket Number: 
Parties: UNITED STATES v. THREE THOUSAND BASKETS OF CHAMPAGNE.
Judges: 
Reporter: Federal Cases
Volume: 28
Pages: 149–149

Head Matter:
Case No. 16,514.
UNITED STATES v. THREE THOUSAND BASKETS OF CHAMPAGNE.
[10 Int. Rev. Rec. 206.]
District Court, E. D. New York.
Dec. 15, 1869.
Customs Duties—Forfeitures—Fraudulent Undervaluation.

Opinion:
The 3,000 baskets of champagne marked "C. H." was owned by Charles Heidsick & Co., and had been exported by them in the steamer Talisman, consigned to their agents in this city. The condemnation of the champagne was sought on the ground that it had been fraudulently invoiced below its market value. The agents filed a claim for the champagne, but, failing to appear when the ease was called, THE COURT [BLATCH-FORD, District Judge] directed a verdict for the government, condemning the champagne by default.