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Quotation from Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge by Supreme Court of the United States
“The millions of property which have been invested in railroads and canals, upon lines of travel which had been before occupied by turnpike corporations, will be put in jeopardy.”
Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge, Opinion of the Court (Taney, C.J.) (U.S. Reports text (Legal Information Institute))
Taney describes what implied exclusive rights would mean for the new transportation enterprises.
Citation: "The millions of property which have been invested in railroads and canals, upon lines of travel which had been before occupied by turnpike corporations, will be put in jeopardy." — Supreme Court of the United States, Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge, Opinion of the Court (Taney, C.J.) (U.S. Reports text (Legal Information Institute)). (id charles-river-bridge-v-warren-bridge-q3)
Portrait: TANEY, Roger B-Treasury (BEP engraved portrait), The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Public domain.
