John v. Cincinnati, Richmond, & Fort Wayne Railroad

This was a complaint by the appellant against the appellees, to restrain the collection of a certain tax levied for the purpose of enabling Wayne township, in said county, to aid in the construction of the above named railroad, by subscribing for stock therein.

Demurrer sustained to the complaint, exception, and final judgment for defendants.

The only question made in the cause related to the validity of the act of the legislature of May 12th, 1869, “to authorize aid to the construction of railroads, by counties and townships taking stock in and making donations to railroad companies,” so far…