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William B. Brown, Appellant, v. John H. Drain, Street Superintendent, etc., et al.
187 U.S. 635·Supreme Court of the United States·1902
(Mr. Justice Harlan took no part in the disposition of this case.)
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No. 255.
William B. Brown, Appellant, v. John H. Drain, Street Superintendent, etc., et al.
Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of California.
Motions to dismiss or affirm submitted October 14, 1902.
Decided October 20, 1902.
Mr. Joseph H. Call for the appellant. Mr. Albert H. Crutcher for the appellees.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam.]
Per Curiam.
Decree affirmed with costs, on the authority of Spies v. Illinois, 123 U. S. 131; Richardson v. Railroad Company, 169 U. S. 128; Walston v. Kerin, 128 U. S. 578; Fallbrook Irrigation District v. Bradley, 164 U. S. 112; French v. Asphalt Company, 181 U. S. 324; King v. Portland, 184 U. S. 61.
(Mr. Justice Harlan took no part in the disposition of this case.)