Johnson v. Young
Idaho Supreme Court
1Concurrence
BUDGE, C. J.,
Concurring Specially. — I concur in the conclusion reached in the majority opinion. I am of the opinion that the contract is void for the -reason, among others, that it constitutes an unauthorized delegation of power in that it authorizes the party of the second part (Humphrey) “to do and perform any and all acts and things which he might deem advisable or necessary . . . . the same as tho said business was his own,” and other language of similar and broader import set out in numerous provisions of the contract. The rule, applicable alike to counties as well as cities, would seem…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Egan v. City & County of San FranciscoCalifornia Supreme Court · 1913
- House v. Los Angeles CountyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1894
- Smith v. MorseCalifornia Supreme Court · 1852
- Mullarky v. Town of Cedar FallsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1865
- Scollay v. County of ButteCalifornia Supreme Court · 1885
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