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SMITH v. CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON

61 U.S. 135 (____)

20 How. 135

ANN C. SMITH, USE OF CALEB CUSHING, PLAINTIFF IN ERROR, v. THE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

It was argued by Mr. Gillet and Mr. Cushing for the plaintiff in error, and Mr. Carlisle for the defendants.

Mr. Justice GRIER delivered the opinion of the court.

The declaration in this case alleges, in substance, that the plaintiff is owner of a lot in the city of Washington, fronting on K street; that this street was opened in front of her lot in the year 1831, and became a travelled street; that a wall had been erected in front of the lot, to protect it; that shade trees had been planted in front it; that a sidewalk had been...

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