DODGE v. WOOLSEY


59 U.S. 331 (1855)

18 How. 331

GEORGE C. DODGE, APPELLANT, v. JOHN M. WOOLSEY.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

It was argued by Mr. Spalding and Mr. Pugh, for the appellant, and by Mr. Stanberry and Mr. Vinton, for the appellee.


Mr. Justice WAYNE delivered the opinion of the court.

It must often happen, under such a government as that of the United States, that constitutional questions will be brought to this court for decision, demanding extended investigation and its most careful judgment.

This is one of that kind; but fortunately it involves no new principles, nor any assertion of judicial action which has not been repeatedly declared to...

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