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Ds below were described in the record as 'late of the district of Maryland, merchants,' but were not stated to be citizens of the state of Maryland. The plaintiffs (Ps) were described as 'aliens and subjects of the king of the united kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.' Ps claims jurisdiction under the Act. Ds cited the US Constitution Article III § 2. The court ruled for Ps and Ds appealed.

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