...to executory contracts, and put his concurrence with the court on the general doctrine. He said—" I do not hesitate to declare that a State does not...things, — a principle which will impose laws even upon the Deity." — Ibid. p. 143. A case was shortly afterwards presented, of much interest in regard...

...declare that a state <kw not possess the power of revoking its own grants. But I do itoa a ffeneral principle, on the reason and nature of things ; a...contrary opinion can only be maintained upon the ground tbt DO existing legislature cari abridge the powers of those which will succeed it. To a certain extent...

...evidence that a certain act had been done. But he denied the power of a state to revoke its own grants " on a general principle, on the reason and nature of...principle which will impose laws even on the Deity." And in the subsequent cases of Terrett v. Taylor,* and Society, etc., v. Pawlett,** Judge Story, who...

...entertain, on two points, an opinion different from that which has been delivered by the court. I tlo not hesitate to declare that a state does not possess...laws even on the Deity. A contrary opinion can only lx> maintained upon the ground that no existing legislature can abridge the powers of those which will...

...Justice Johnson, expressly rejecting the application of the Constitution to the case, concurred "on general principle, on the reason and nature of things:...principle which will impose laws even on the deity." u Justice Iredell, however, definitely repudiated any such doctrine, recognizing it as the mere imposition...

...Johnson, in Fletcher v. Peck, 6 Crunch, 143, "that a State does not possess the power of revoking its grants. But I do it on a general principle, on the...principle which will impose laws even on the Deity." Leland, 2 Peters, H57, in the following language: "That government can scarcely be deemed to be free...

...null and void." Mr. Justice Johnson, concurring in the judgment but delivering a separate opinion, says: "I do not hesitate to declare that a state does...principle which will impose laws even on the Deity I have thrown out these ideas that I may have it distinctly understood that my opinion on this point...

...bargain." To the same effect, Lord 2 In Fletcher v. Peck (1810), 6 678 CONTRACTS IN RESTRAINT OF TRADE. a general principle, on the reason and nature of things; a principle which would impose laws even on the Deity." Another great legal light has said : " Our constitutions do not...

...agent he ¡8. In Fletcher v. Peck, (6 Cr. 143, ) Judge 268 Тнв STATB v. DHWS. 267 Johnson says, "Ido not hesitate to declare, that a State does not possess...which will succeed it. To a certain extent this is certaiuly correct; but the distinction lies between power and interest, the right of jurisdiction,...

...individual, fairly and honestly acquired, may be seized without compensation ? " And Justice Johnson said: " I do not hesitate to declare that a state does not...principle which will impose laws even on the Deity." 1 Thirteenth Congress. Second Session, chap, xxxix., Act of March 31, 1814. Such a view, that some...