NETERER, District Judge (after stating the facts as above).
The powers of a corporation are fixed by its charter under authority of law. The exercise of the right of eminent domain is not an implied power of a corporation. A bank may not engage in the oil business without charter authority, nor may an oil company engage in the business of banking, unless authorized by its charter, nor may either exercise the right of eminent domain unless so authorized, and for a...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.