public grants
Defined in 1 dictionary — Case Law
Definitions from Case Law
From 66 U.S. 358 - Rice v. Railroad Co. · 1861Most cited · 87 citing opinions
whenever privileges are granted to a corporation, and the grant comes under revision in the courts, such privileges are to be strictly construed against the corporation, and in favor of the public, and that nothing passes but what is granted in clear and explicit terms