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VAN HOSTRUP v. MADISON CITY

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68 U.S. 291 (1864)

1 Wall. 291

17 L.Ed. 538

VAN HOSTRUP v. MADISON CITY.

Supreme Court of United States.

January 11, 1864.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Johnson, for the city of Madison.

Messrs. Porter and Roelker, contra:

Mr. Justice NELSON delivered the opinion of the court:

One point of objection to the bonds is that the Columbus and Shelby Railroad does not, by the terms of its charter or in fact, terminate at the city of Madison; and hence, that the road is not within the description of one in which the city was authorized to take stock.

The words are, "to take stock in any chartered company...

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