New Orleans Water-Works Co. v. Rivers

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1885-12-07

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Mr. Justice Harlan delivered the opinion of the court. This suit was commenced by bill in equity filed by the New Orleans Water Works Company, a corporation of Louisiana, against Robert C. Rivers, a citizen of the same State. A demurrer having been interposed and sustained, the bill was dismissed. The present appeal raises the question whether the plaintiff…

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