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Folsom v. Dewey
Folsom v. Dewey. Stringfellow v. Gain (99 U. S. 610) affirmed. Appeal from the Supreme Court of the Territory of Utah. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court. Submitted by Mr. Z. Snow, Mr. E. I). Hoge, Mr. Arthur Brown, and Mr. W.
Humphrey v. Baker
Humphrey v. Baker. No appeal lies from the decree of the Circuit Court entered in accordance with the mandate of this court. Motion to dismiss an appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Eastern District -of Michigan. The
National Bank v. Kimball
National Bank v. Kimball. 1. As a general rule, the owner of taxable property, who seeks to enjoin the collection of a tax thereon, which he alleges to be in excess of what is lawful, must first pay or tender so much thereof as is justly du
The "Adriatic."
The “Adriatic.” The court promulgates a rule declaring what matters the record shall contain in cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction, where the reviewing power of the court is limited to questions of law. Appeal from the Circuit Cou
Steamship Co. v. United States
Steamship Company v. United States. United States v. Steamship Company. The contracts entered into by the United States and the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, for carrying the mails by the latter between San Erancisco and certain Asiatic p
Penniman's Case
Penniman’s Case. A State statute abolishing imprisonment for debt' does not, within the meaning of the Constitution, impair the obligation of contracts which were entered into before its enactment. Error to the Supreme Court of the State of
The "Connecticut."
The “Connecticut.” The “S. A. Stevens.” The “Othello.” The court, upon the facts set forth in the opinion, .holds that two vessels were in fault, in a collision whereby a boat towed by one of them was sunk, and affirms the decree of the cou
School District v. Insurance Co.
School District v. Insurance Company. The act of the legislature of Nebraska approved Eeh. 2,1875, entitled “An Act authorizing School District Number 56, of Richardson County, to issue bonds for the purpose of erecting a school building, p
District of Columbia v. Cluss
District of Columbia v. Cluss. 1. In 1870, the Board of Trustees of Colored Schools for the District of Columbia had authority to employ an',architect to prepare the plans and specifications for a school-house in Washington, and superintend
Railroad Co. v. United States
Railroad Company v. United States. A., a railroad company, in the execution of its contract with the government, carried the mails from P. to P., the route being partly over its own road and partly over a portion of the road of company B.,
The "Civilta"
The “Civilta” and the “Restless.” A steam-tug making between seven and eight knots an hour was towing a ship by a hawser leading astern two hundred and seventy feet. The course which they were sailing crossed that of a schooner moving at th
Ohio v. Frank
Ohio v. Frank. 1. The rulings in Walnut v. Wade (supra, p. 683) reaffirmed. 2. The court enforces the ruling of the Supreme Court of Illinois, that a note given in that State for a sum of money at a stipulated rate of interest not exceeding
Walnut v. Wade
Walnut v. Wade. 1 A bill designated as “House Bill No. 231,” and having for its title, “An Act to amend an act entitled ‘An Act to incorporate the Illinois Grand Trunk Railway/ ” regularly passed the House of Representatives of the General
Thacher's Distilled Spirits
Thacher’s Distilled Spirits. 1. The regulation prescribed by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, that “whenever any rectifier proposes to empty any spirits, for the purpose of rectifying, purifying, refining, redistilling, or Compounding'
Arthur v. Jacoby
Arthur v. Jacoby. 1. A. imported certain pictures painted by hand on porcelain. When they are framed or in any manner set, the porcelain, which, being manufactured only as a ground upon which to obtain a good surface 'to paint, and not for
Yates v. National Home
Yates v. National Home. The deputy-governor of the branch at Milwaukee of " The National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers ” was not permitted by its by-laws to contract for or receive, beyond his stated salary, compensation for services
McCarthy v. Provost
McCarthy v. Provost. In a suit for partition, the value of the undivided part in controversy, and not of the.lands, determines the appellate jurisdiction of this court. Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of
National Bank v. City Bank
National Bank v. City Bank. Pursuant to orders received from A., the owner of the Corn Exchange Elevator at Oswego, who was engaged in storing grain for the public and doing business on his own account, B. bought for him two cargoes of whea
Schaumburg v. United States
Schaumburg v. United States. 1. United States v. Eckford (6 Wall. 484) reaffirmed. 2. Where matters of set-off are pleaded by the defendant in a suit brought by the United States, the refusal of the court below to direct the jury to certify
Smelting Co. v. Kemp
Smelting Company v. Kemp. Under the circumstances of this case, the court declines to accept the submission 'of the cause against the wishes of- those who, being collaterally interested in the decision which may be made, united in the emplo
Peck v. Collins
Peck v. Collins. 1. Under the patent laws in force in 1866, letters-patent became absolutely void on the surrender of them. 2. The fifty-third section of the act of July 8, 1870, c. 230 (16 Stat. 205; Rev. Stat., sect. 4916), declares that
Wardell v. Railroad Co.
Wardell v. Railroad Company. 1. The directors of a corporation are subject to the obligations which the law imposes upon trustees and agents. They cannot, therefore, with respect to the same matters, act for themselves and for it, nor occup
Bonham v. Needles
Bonham v. Needles. 1. The rulings in Harter v. Kemochan (supra, p. 562) reaffirmed. 2. Although the records of a township, which was authorized by the statutes of Illinois to make a donation to a railroad company, and issue bonds in payment
Durkee v. Board of Liquidation
Durkee v. Board of Liquidation. 1. Williams v. Louisiana (supra, p. 637) reaffirmed. 2. After the. bonds in question were issued, the General Assembly of Louisiana passed an act creating the Board of Liquidation, and authorizing it to conve
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