HACKETT v. OTTAWA


99 U.S. 86 (____)

HACKETT v. OTTAWA.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Frank W. Hackett and Mr. G.S. Eldredge for the plaintiffs in error.

Mr. C.B. Lawrence, contra.


MR. JUSTICE HARLAN delivered the opinion of the court.

The bonds in suit upon their face import: 1st, That the faith of the city is irrevocably pledged for their payment. 2d, That they were issued in pursuance of the power which the council possessed to borrow money on the credit of the city and issue bonds therefor, and also in accordance with certain ordinances which provided for a loan for municipal purposes. The recitals...

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