The Writs of Assistance Case

M. H. Smith

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Author
M. H. Smith
Publish Date
1978-01-01
Book Type
Hardcover
Number of Pages
589
Publisher Name
University of California Press
ISBN-10
0520033493
ISBN-13
9780520033498
citemno
259601
Edition
First Edition
SKU
9780520033498

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.