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GELPCKE v. CITY OF DUBUQUE

68 U.S. 175 (1863)

1 Wall. 175

GELPCKE ET AL. v. THE CITY OF DUBUQUE.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. S.V. White and Mr. Allison for the bondholders.

Mr. Justice SWAYNE delivered the opinion of the court:

The whole case resolves itself into a question of the power of the city to issue bonds for the purpose stated.

The act incorporating the city, approved February 24, 1847, provides as follows:

"SECT. 27. That whenever, in the opinion of the City Council, it is expedient to borrow money for any public purpose, the question shall be submitted to the citizens...

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