MERCER COUNTY v. HACKET


68 U.S. 83 (1863)

1 Wall. 83

MERCER COUNTY v. HACKET.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Stewart for the county.

Mr. Loomis for the bondholder.


Mr. Justice GRIER delivered the opinion of the court:

The bonds declare on their face that the faith, credit, and property of the county is solemnly pledged, under the authority of certain acts of Assembly, and that in pursuance of said act the bonds were signed by the commissioners of the county. They are on their face complete and perfect; exhibiting no defect in form or substance; and the evidence offered is to show the...

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