Chicago v. Sheldon

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1870-02-21

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Mr. Justice NELSON delivered the opinion of the court. It is asserted, on the part of the railway company, that by the true construction of their contract, they are exempt from the assessment made upon their property, and the seventh section of the ordinance of the 23d May, 1859, is referred to and relied on in supp…

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