Scranton v. Delaware, L. & W. R. R.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Scranton v. Delaware, L. & W. R. R.

2 Walk. 365

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania·Decided March 9, 1885·No. No. 363·Published

Opinion

The Supreme Court affirmed the judgment •&£ the Common Pleas on March 9th, 1885, in the following opinion:

Per Curiam.

We think the learned judge gave a correct construction to the Act of May 23rd, 1874, P. L. 242, under which the tax in question was levied. It was for the payment of loans only; but for loans made to support the government and to make the necessary improvements in the city. The making of a loan requires a careful consideration and is accompanied by an issue of bonds. The power of a municipality to impose taxes should not be enlarged by any strained construction of the statute.

Judgment affirmed.

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The Supreme Court affirmed the judgment •&£ the Common Pleas on March 9th, 1885, in the following opinion:

Per Curiam.

We think the learned judge gave a correct construction to the Act of May 23rd, 1874, P. L. 242, under which the tax in question was levied. It was for the payment of loans only; but for loans made to support the government and to make the necessary improvements in the city. The making of a loan requires a careful consideration and is accompanied by an issue of bonds. The power of a municipality to impose taxes should not be enlarged by any strained construction of the statute.

Judgment affirmed.

Scranton v. Delaware, L. & W. R. R., 2 Walk. 365 (Pa. 1885).

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