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Supreme Court Decision
Fletcher v. Peck
[10 U.S. 87]
Marshall Court,
Decided 4-1,
3/16/1810
A corrupt GA legislature stole Indian land and sold to speculators, who resold in parcels. A subsequent legislature cancelled the grant. A buyer sued successfully, on the basis of impairment of lawful contract.
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