INDEX. Authority to tax unrestrained does not exist, 9 to 18. to tax never existed except for public purposes, 10 to 17. to tax, restrictions implied, 12. to tax, want of, 9 to 18. abuse of, different, want of authority or prohibition, 321. courts have none to change interpretation of contracts so as Benefits was former foundation for local tax, 69 to 76, 122 to 125. abolished judicially 169 to 188. general benefit formerly rendered the tax unconstitutional, 48 a judicial question, 155 to 168. front foot rule, the same tax unconstitutional because it is only local tax a benefit and hence not exempted under general laws must be special, 103 to 113. tax on 107 to 112, 131. and burdens compared under general and local taxation, 114 no benefit, no tax, according to value or by the front feet or damages-history of this litigation, 226 to 249. from general and local taxation who shall determine, 226 to changes in the law, 236 to 249. Benefits-continued. comparisons of decisions wherein real damages in fact are con- occupant-tenants using streets or sidewalks even if benefited owner not benefited can be taxed even if damaged, 293 to 299. to private property, who can determine it, 125 to 130, 155 to burden-comparison-a general tax of one two hundredth of damage of, 288. legislative judgment at fault, 367, 368. Burdens-there are none; all abolished by legislation, see Benefits. legislature can not fix it, 65, 159 to 168. Constitution-New York-the language of the instrument confers on New York-authorizes municipalities to create debts, borrow state history, 226 to 259. generally demands judicial inquiry as to benefits, the fact and what may happen determines constitutional validity of law, judicial construction a part of it, 315 to 359. statutes-judicial twisting to support or overthrow them, 48, 141 restrictions ought to be liberally construed, 82, 83. shall it be enforced? 302 to 308. Constitution-Continued. statutes-judicial interpretations become part as if incorpor- intent on the part of legislature not to violate the constitution Contract to violate the law enforced in the court's case in point, to violate state constitution enforced in the courts, 214 to 225. for public work payable in tax-bills can not be impaired by their obligation may be impaired by congress or a territorial marriage-state legislature divorce impairs its obligation, 324 obligation statute impairment, 337 to 358, 364, 365. Courts can they be trusted by the "business man?", 358. "Damnum absque injuria"-This is a d of the state legislatures, 215 to 225. d benefit now by act Damages for violation of the constitution ought to be trebbled to legislature can not determine the fact or amount, 125 to 130, benefits, 291 to 314. of a benefit, 288. to private property who can determine 125 to 130, 155 to 168, there are none; all forbidden by the constitution, see Benefits. general taxes and state and county taxes that are burdens these are mostly exemptions from benefits, 1 to 373. Inconsistencies, 277 to 299. Interpretation of statutes and constitutions are a part of them the same as if incorporated in them, 315 to 359. |