Hodgson & Thompson v. Bowerbank, 9 U.S. 303 (1809).
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Hodgson and Thompson
v.
Bowerbank and Others
Supreme Court of the United States.
Jan 1, 1809.
9 U.S. 303
Martin contended,, C. Lee, contra.
Marshall.
Cited by 69 opinions  |  Published
Marshall, Ch. J.

Turn to the article of'the constitution of the United States, for the statute cannot extend the jurisdiction beyond the limits of the constitution.

(The words of the constitution were found to be “ between a state, or the citizens thereof, and foreign states, citizens, or subjects.”)

The court said the objection was fatal.

The record was afterwards amended by consent.