Illinois Central Railroad v. Decatur

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1893-01-09

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Me. Justice- Beewee, after stating the case, delivered the opinion of the court. The single question in this case is, whether this special tax for a local improvement is within the exemption from taxation granted to the railroad company by section 22 of the act of 1851. - Between taxes, or ge…

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