Hennington v. Georgia
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Issue
Holding
State may enact Sunday closing laws pursuant to its police power, such that laws prohibiting operation of trains does not violate the dormant commerce clause.
Citation
163 U.S. 299
Year
Ratio
Library of Congress Link
Religious Tradition Involved
State/Territory of Origin
Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
Local / State / Federal Legislation
Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court
Penultimate court of appeals
Penultimate court opinion citation
Hennington v. State, 17 S.E. 1009 (Ga. 1892), aff'd sub nom. Hennington v. State of Ga., 163 U.S. 299 (1896)
Penultimate court opinion link
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