BALTIMORE v. BALTIMORE RAILROAD


77 U.S. 543 (1870)

10 Wall. 543

BALTIMORE v. BALTIMORE RAILROAD.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. W.H. Norris and G.H. Chandler, for the city, plaintiff in error:

Mr. J.H.B. Latrobe, contra:


Mr. Justice DAVIS delivered the opinion of the court.

It is contended, on the part of the city, that if the tax in question be a lawful exaction by the United States, the burden of it must be borne by the company, and that the obligation of the company to the city is not changed by reason of the imposition and collection of the tax. Whether this be so or not, depends on the nature...

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