jan 26, 1886 - Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad (Policy)
Description:
Event: In this Supreme Court case, the concept of corporate personhood was introduced. Although the case itself was not primarily about corporate personhood, the court's interpretations of corporations as "persons" appeared under the law.Impact: This interpretation allowed corporations to challenge laws and regulations that they deemed unfair or discriminatory, giving them powerful legal standing.
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Date:
jan 26, 1886
Now
~ 139 years ago