United States v. Smith, 18 U.S. 71 (1820), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the court held that Congress may import the definition of piracy from international law without defining it in the criminal statute with particularity.[1][2]
United States v. Smith | |
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Decided February 25, 1820 | |
Full case name | United States v. Smith |
Citations | 18 U.S. 71 (more) |
Holding | |
Congress may import the definition of piracy from international law without defining it in the criminal statute with particularity. | |
Court membership | |
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Case opinions | |
Majority | Story |
Dissent | Livingston |