Adams Express Co. v. Ohio State Auditor, 166 U.S. 185 (1897), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court held State taxes on the intangible property of corporations are constitutional, including "all corporate franchises and contracts, privileges, and goodwill of the concern."[1][2]
Adams Express Co. v. Ohio State Auditor | |
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Decided March 15, 1897 | |
Full case name | Adams Express Co. v. Ohio State Auditor |
Citations | 166 U.S. 185 (more) |
Holding | |
State taxes on the intangible property of corporations are constitutional, including "all corporate franchises and contracts, privileges, and goodwill of the concern." | |
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Case opinion | |
Majority | Brewer, joined by unanimous |