New Jersey v. New York City, 296 U.S. 259 (1935)

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New Jersey v. New York City


No. 10, original (October Term, 1934)


Rule to Show Cause issued October 14, 1935
Return to Rule presented November 18, 1935
Decided December 9, 1935
296 U.S. 259

PETITION FOR CONSTRUCTION OR MODIFICATION OF DECREE

1. The defendant City is granted leave to file a petition for construction or modification of the former decree, 290 U.S. 237.

2. Dumping of sludge at sea, as described and explained in the petition, does not violate that decree.

3. Plaintiff’s return does not put the petition in issue or show a violation.

4. Plaintiff’s motion for appointment of a Special Master denied.

5. This decree is without prejudice to plaintiff’s rights under the former decree.