James v. Dravo Contracting Co.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1937-12-06

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Mr. Chief Justice Hughes delivered the opinion of the Court. This case presents the question of the constitutional validity of a tax imposed by the State of West Virginia upon the gross receipts of respondent under contracts with the United States. Respondent, The Dravo Contracting Company, is a Pennsylvania corporation engaged in the general contracting business, with its principal office an…

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