Boom Co. v. Patterson

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1879-03-18

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Mr. Justice Field delivered the opinion of the court. The plaintiff in error is a corporation created under the laws of Minnesota to construct booms between certain designated points on the Mississippi and Rum Rivers in that State. It is authorized to enter upon and occupy any land necessary for properly conducting its business ; and, wheré such land is privat…

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