STONE v. FARMERS' LOAN & TRUST CO.


116 U.S. 307 (1886)

STONE & Others v. FARMERS' LOAN & TRUST COMPANY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided January 4, 1886.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. John W.C. Watson for appellants.

Mr. John A. Campbell and Mr. E.L. Russell for appellee.

Mr. P. Hamilton also filed a brief for appellee.


MR. CHIEF JUSTICE WAITE delivered the opinion of the court. After stating the facts in the language above reported, he continued:

The argument in support of the decree below is:

1. That the statute under which the commissioners are to act impairs the obligation of the charter contract of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company;

2. That it is, so far as that company is concerned, a regulation of commerce among...

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