reserved power
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From 292 U.S. 426 - W. B. Worthen Co. v. Thomas · 1934Most cited · 358 citing opinions
when the exercise of the reserved power of the State, in order to meet public need because of a pressing public disaster, relates to the enforcement of existing contracts, that action must be limited by reasonable conditions appropriate to the emergency.