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1. Louisiana ex rel. Nelson v. Police Jury of St. Martin's Parish, SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, Argued April 25, 1884. , May 5, 1884, Decided

OVERVIEW: In damages claimant's action to recover damages suffered due to a mob or riotous crowd in a city, it was improper to reverse a decree that ordered that a mandamus be issued to collect taxes to pay the judgment. Claimant's right was assured by law when the contract was made; thus, legislation that changed taxation rate could not prevent collection.

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