SILVERTHORNE LUMBER COMPANY V. UNITED STATES
251 U.S. 385 (1920)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was a writ of error brought to reverse a citation of contempt.
FACTS: An indictment upon a single charge was brought against Silverthorne and his
father. Both parties were arrested on February 25, 1919 and were detained in custody. When
they were so detained, representatives of the Justice Department and U.S. Marshalls went
into the Silverthorne company offices and made a clean sweep of all books, papers, and
documents found there. Silverthorne then made an application for the return of all the
materials. Photos and copies of material papers were made and a new indictment was framed
based upon the knowledge thus obtained. The district court ordered the return of the
materials but impounded the photos and copies. Subpoenas were issued to product the
originals and then served upon the Silverthornes. They refused to comply. It was found that
the papers were seized in violation of their rights. Contempt was issued against
Silverthorne.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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