In re Estate of James Hamilton

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• noting that historically, a forfeiture proceedings was conducted as a trial by jury
• noting long, pre-Founding history of forfeiture of property used in violation of the law
• noting long, pre-Founding history of forfeiture of property used in violation of the law
• explaining long legal history of in rem forfeiture of properties used in violation of the criminal law
• noting long, pre-Founding history of forfeiture of property used in violation of the law
• calling on Blackstone to carve out the contours of admiralty jurisdiction

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