LEVY COURT v. CORONER


69 U.S. 501 (1864)

2 Wall. 501

LEVY COURT v. CORONER.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. W.S. Cox, for the Levy Court, plaintiff in error:

Mr. J.H. Bradley, contra.


Mr. Justice MILLER delivered the opinion of the court.

1. The first question which arises in this case, is whether the Levy Court of Washington County has a legal capacity to be sued in a court of justice.

The Levy Court is the body charged with the administration of the ministerial and financial duties of Washington County. It is charged with the duty of laying out and repairing roads, building bridges, and keeping...

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