Legal Opinion
Quinn v. City of McComb
Mississippi Supreme Court
Decided December 3, 1951No. 38072PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLee, J.
J. N. Quinn and Herman S. May, by their bill, sought to enjoin the City of McComb, Mississippi, from setting up additional housing units. Prom the dismissal of their bill, following a hearing, they appeal.
The Legislature, by Chapter 338, Laws of 1938, Section 7295 et seq., Code of 1942, enacted what is known as the “Housing Authorities Act.” It was therein declared that providing safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of low income is a public use and purpose, for which public money may be spent and private property acquired, and is a governmental function of State concern. The…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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- Adams v. KuykendallMississippi Supreme Court · 1903
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