The writs of assistance case
By: M. H.Smith.
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 1978
Place of publication: Berkeley
Language: eng
Number of pages: 589
Subjects: Writs of assistance
Description: In 1767, James Otis, Jr.--on behalf of Boston merchants--led a challenge on writs of assistance authorizing customs officials to invade private property in search of smuggled merchandise.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.