Scott v. Frazier, 253 U.S. 243 (1920)

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Scott v. Frazier


No. 508


Argued April 19, 20, 1920
Decided June 1, 1920
253 U.S. 243

APPEAL FROM THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA

Syllabus

A suit by taxpayers to enjoin payment of public moneys and issuance of bonds by a state, in which jurisdiction is invoked solely because of alleged violation of their constitutional rights, cannot be entertained by the district court if it is not alleged that the loss or injury to any complainant amounts to $3,000. P. 244.

258 F. 669 reversed.

The case is stated in the opinion.