LUXTON v. NORTH RIVER BRIDGE CO.

No. 1040.

153 U.S. 525 (1894)

LUXTON v. NORTH RIVER BRIDGE COMPANY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 14, 1894.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Gilbert Collins for plaintiff in error.

Mr. Joseph D. Bedle, for defendant in error.

Mr. Josiah M. Vale, by leave of court, filed a brief on behalf of Crevier, a party in like interest with the plaintiff in error.


MR. JUSTICE GRAY, after stating the case, delivered the opinion of the court.

The validity of the act of Congress incorporating the North River Bridge Company rests upon principles of constitutional law, now established beyond dispute.

The Congress of the United States, being empowered by the Constitution to regulate commerce among the several States, and to pass all laws necessary or proper for carrying into execution any of the powers specifically conferred...

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