Connecticut Superior Court, 1786

Sheldon v. County of Litchfield

Sheldon v. County of Litchfield
Connecticut Superior Court · Decided August 15, 1786
2 Kirby 16; 2 Conn. Super. Ct. 16
Sheldon v. County of Litchfield

Opinion of the Court

THIS action was brought upon a protested order drawn on the County Treasurer by order of the County Court.

Mr. Canfield for the County, demurred generally,—The exception under the demurrer was,—That the County is not a corporation in law, capable of suing or being sued.—It has not power to tax itself except in certain cafes expressly pointed out by statute, therefore a judgement against it cannot take effect.

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