Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railroad v. Dennis

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1886-03-01

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Mr. Justice Gray delivered the opinion of the court. After stating the facts as above reported, he continued: In determining whether a statute of a State impairs the obligation of a contract, this court doubtless must decide for itself the existence and effect of the original contract (although in the form of a statute) as well as whether its obligation has been impaired. Louisville Nashville Railroad…

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