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Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 111 U.S. 449 - Ames v. State of Kansas Johnston Kansas Pac Ry Co · 1884Most cited · 467 citing opinions
exclusive jurisdiction.' The district judge agreed in opinion with Mr. Justice WILSON, and, consequently, the jurisdiction was sustained.
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