EDWARDS v. BATES COUNTY

No. 259.

163 U.S. 269 (1896)

EDWARDS v. BATES COUNTY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 18, 1896.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. T.K. Skinker for plaintiff in error.

No appearance for defendant in error.


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

We are solely concerned in this case in determining whether or not the Circuit Court possessed jurisdiction over the claim asserted in the petition. Act of March 3, 1891, c. 517, § 5.

From the facts heretofore detailed the following questions arise:

First. Should the Circuit Court have taken into consideration, for the purpose...

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