Dows v. City of Chicago

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1871-02-27

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Mr. Justice FIELD delivered the opinion of the court. According to the view we take of this case, it is unnecessary to consider the force of any of the objections urged by the appellants to the decrees rendered. Assuming the tax to be illegal and void, we do not think any ground is presented by the bill justifying the interposition of a court of equity to enjoi…

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