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Court of Appeals in Cases of Capture
EstablishedJanuary 15, 1780
DissolvedJune 21, 1788
LocationVarious locations within the United States
Composition methodSelection by the Continental Congress
Authorized byStatute enacted by the Continental Congress
Appeals toNone available
Number of positions3
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The former Court of Appeals in Cases of Capture, established by resolution of the Continental Congress on January 15, 1780,[1] was the first federal court in the United States. The court had jurisdiction over cases for the capture of enemy ships and cargo.

  1. ^ Cont'l Cong., Journal and Records from Jan. 15, 1780, in 16 Journals 61-64.

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