Newton v. Commissioners

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1880-03-18

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Mr. Justice Swayne delivered the opinion of the court. It is claimed in behalf of the plaintiffs in error that the act of the 16th of February, 1846, and what was done under it, constituted an executed contract which is binding on the State ; and that the act of April 9, 1874, and the steps taken pursuant to its pro…

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