SAN ANTONIO v. MEHAFFY


96 U.S. 312 (1877)

SAN ANTONIO v. MEHAFFY.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Thomas J. Durant for the plaintiff in error.

Mr. T.A. Lambert, contra.


MR. JUSTICE SWAYNE delivered the opinion of the court.

The cause of action in this case is certain "bonds," as they are termed, and coupons, issued by the city of San Antonio in payment for stock of the San Antonio and Mexican Gulf Railroad Company, subscribed for by the city.

The action is one of a class that has been very numerous in this court for several years past. Almost every question that can arise in such litigation has been settled in this forum...

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