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ATCHISON BOARD OF EDUCATION v. DE KAY

No. 176.

148 U.S. 591 (1893)

ATCHISON BOARD OF EDUCATION v. DE KAY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 10, 1893.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Henry Elliston for plaintiff in error. After hearing Mr. Elliston the court declined to hear further argument.

Mr. David Martin filed a brief for plaintiff in error.

Mr. Thomas J. White for defendant in error.

MR. JUSTICE BREWER delivered the opinion of the court.

Two questions are presented: First. Were the bonds and coupons valid obligations? Second. If valid, was the Board of Education of the city of Atchison the proper defendant, and could judgment be rightfully entered against it for the sum of these bonds and coupons?

The bond on its face purports to be the obligation of the city of Atchison, secured by pledge of the school fund and property of the city, and...

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