MONTCLAIR v. RAMSDELL


107 U.S. 147 (____)

MONTCLAIR v. RAMSDELL.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. William M. Evarts and Mr. Thomas N. McCarter for the plaintiff in error.

Mr. John F. Dillon and Mr. Rastus S. Ransom for the defendant in error.


MR. JUSTICE HARLAN delivered the opinion of the court, and, after stating the foregoing facts, proceeded as follows:—

In behalf of the township of Montclair it is contended that the bonds and coupons in suit were executed and issued without legislative authority, and, consequently, are not enforceable. This proposition, being fundamental in the case, will be first considered.

It has been observed that the first section of the act of April 9, 1868, ...

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