Bloodgood v. Mohawk & Hudson Railroad

Decided 1837-12-15

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After advisement, the following opinions were delivered: By the Chancellor. [14] [15] [16] The first and most important question in this case is, as to' the constitutional power of the legislature to authorize the taking of private property for the use of a railroad, upon paying a just compensation to the owner for the property thus taken. In the case of Beekman v. The Saratoga and Schenec…

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