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ˈprize court N LAW

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While in criminal courts a defendant is innocent until proven guilty, in prize court a vessel is guilty unless proven innocent.
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An exception was his successful confrontation of a prize court in 1814.
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Firing under a false flag could cost dearly in prize court proceedings, even result in restitution to the captured vessel's owner.
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If all was in order, the prize court ordered the vessel and its cargo condemned and sold at auction.
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The blockade had to be effective to be cognizable in a prize court, that is, not merely declared but actually enforced.
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A proper prize court condemnation was absolutely requisite to convey clear title to a vessel and its cargo to the new owners and settle the matter.
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If the prize court decided a ship wasn't a legitimate prize, the vessel and cargo were restored to the owner.
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On the other side of the table, those purchasing vessels and cargoes from prize courts had the comfort of knowing that what they bought was really theirs.
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