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UNITED STATES v. CARMACK

No. 40.

329 U.S. 230 (1946)

UNITED STATES v. CARMACK.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided December 9, 1946.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John J. Cooney argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General McGrath, Assistant Attorney General Bazelon, Roger P. Marquis and Dwight D. Doty.

I.R. Kelso argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Homer Hall and Robt. D. Abbott.

MR. JUSTICE BURTON delivered the opinion of the Court.

This proceeding was instituted by the United States to condemn land as a site for a post office and customhouse in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in reliance upon several federal statutes, including the general Condemnation Act of August 1, 1888, and the Public Buildings Act of May 25, 1926.1 The City and site were selected by the Federal Works Administrator and the Postmaster...

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