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Ex Parte Bank of Watertown v. Assessors of the Village of Watertown

Ex Parte Bank of Watertown v. Assessors of the Village of Watertown
New York Supreme Court · Decided July 15, 1841 · Nelson
25 Wend. 685

Counsel

S. Stevens, for the motion., D. Burwell, contra.

Ex Parte Bank of Watertown v. Assessors of the Village of Watertown

Opinion of the Court

*By the Court,

Nelson, C. J.

We are of opinion that as- [ *687 ] sociations formed under the general hanking laws of 1838 are *524corporations, and as such liable like other monied institutions to be taxed on all lands and personal estate owned by them. The motion therefore must be denied.

Motion denied.

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