Wilkerson v. Utah

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1879-03-17

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Mr. Justice Clifford delivered the opinion of the court.' Duly organized Territories are invested with legislative power, which extends t'o all rightful subjects of legislation not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States. Rev. Stats., sect. 1851. Congress organized the Territory of Utah on the 9th of September…

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