THE DANIEL BALL
77 U.S. (10 Wall.) 557, 19 L.Ed. 999 (1871)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was a dispute over the license of a steamer.
FACTS: The Daniel Ball was a steamer only conducting its business between Grand Rapids
and Grand Haven; all within the state of Michigan. A Congressional Act of 1838 made it
unlawful to operate steam ships on the bays, lakes, rivers, or other navigable waters of the
United States without a license. The Daniel Ball did not have a license under U.S. law and
was fined $500. The Government sued to recover that fine. The United States (P) sued and the
owners asserted that the ship was not subject to the license requirement because the Grand
River was not a navigable water and the ship did not engage in interstate commerce. The
District Court dismissed the case but the Circuit Court reversed. The Supreme Court granted
review.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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