United States v. Joliet & Chicago Railroad

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1942-01-19

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Mr. Justice Douglas delivered the opinion of the Court. By an indenture denominated a “lease,” respondent in 1864 granted, demised and leased to Chicago Alton Railroad Co. all of its railroad property, real and personal. *45 The “lease” was in perpetuity upon specified terms…

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