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| Boyd v. United States (1886) | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
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| Citation | |
| Date decided | February 1, 1886 |
Facts
This case involved a subpoena for a business invoice. The government sought to show that the Boyd company had imported glass without paying the necessary customs duties.
Holding
Both the 4th and 5th Amendments to the US Constitution have been violated.
Reasons
Justice Joseph Bradley cited the British case Entick v Carrington (1765) to support his judicial opinion.
Rule
A particularized warrant is needed to search a home.
