Munn v. Illinois

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1877-03-18

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*123 Mr. Chubb Justice Waite delivered the opinion of the court. The question to be determined in this case is whether the general assembly of Illinois can, under the limitations upon the legislative power of the States imposed by the Constitution of the United States, fix by law the maximum of charges for t…

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