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Object ID |
x.5.150-159 |
Object Name |
Legal Documents |
Description |
Response from the Judicial Department of the Supreme Court of Alabama to the House of Representatives giving their opinions as to the constitutionality of Senate Bill No. 214 (see request x.5.149). The Jusctices answered: 1. Yes, Bill 214 violates Amendment 14 to the United States Constitution bty seeking to take property without the due process of law. 2, Yes, Bill 214 violates Article XII, Section 238 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 by revoking the charter of a corporation in such a manner that injustice shall be done to the stockholders. 3. Yes, Bill 214 violates Article I, Section 22 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 impairing contracts. |
Date |
1979/07/20 |
People |
Torbert, C. C., Chief Justice Bloodworth, James N. Faulkner, James H. Almon, Reneau P. Shores, Janie L. Embry, Eric Beatty, Samuel A. |
Search Terms |
Fairhope Single Tax Corporation, legal issues Fairhope Single Tax Corporation, legislation against |