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BARNES v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

91 U.S. 540 (____)

BARNES v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Edwin L. Stanton for the defendant in error.

Mr. W.D. Davidge and Mr. R.K. Elliot, contra.

MR. JUSTICE HUNT delivered the opinion of the court.

The municipal corporation, "The District of Columbia," was organized under the act of Congress of Feb. 21, 1871. 16 Stat. 419.

The first section of the act creates a municipal corporation by the name of "The District of Columbia," with power to sue, be sued, contract, have a seal, and "exercise all other powers of a municipal corporation, not inconsistent with the...

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