Virginia v. West Virginia (220 U.S. 1)

Argued January 20, 23, 24, 25, and 26, 1911.

Decided March 6, 1911.

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Messrs. Samuel W. Williams, William A. Anderson, Randolph Harrison, and John B. Moon for complainant.

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Mr. Holmes Conrad for the bondholders.

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Messrs. Charles E. Hogg, George W. McClintic, John C. Spooner, W. Mollohan, W. G. Mathews, William M. O. Dawson, and William G. Conley for defendant.

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Mr. Justice Holmes delivered the opinion of the court: