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Legislative grant is irrevocable

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From 13 U.S. 43 - Terrett v. Taylor · 1815Most cited · 123 citing opinions

If the legislature possessed the authority to make such a grant and confirmation, it is very clear to our minds that it vested an indefeasible and irrevocable title. We have no knowledge of any authority or principle which could support the doctrine that a legislative grant is revocable in its own nature, and held only durante bene placito.