Davidson v. City of New Orleans

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Davidson v. New Orleans
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Full case nameDavidson v. New Orleans
Citations 96 U.S. 97 ( more )
6 Otto 97; 24 L. Ed. 616
Case opinions
Majority Miller, joined by Waite, Clifford, Swayne, Field, Strong, Hunt, Harlan
Concurrence Bradley

Davidson v. New Orleans, 96 U.S. 97 (1878), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court upheld a Louisiana statute that provided for special assessments against property for drainage purposes. [1]

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References

  1. ↑ Varat, J.D. et al. Constitutional Law Cases and Materials, Concise Thirteenth Edition. Foundation Press, New York, NY: 2009, p. 359
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