Walz v. Tax Commission of the City of New York

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United States Supreme Court

397 U.S. 664

WALZ  v.  TAX COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

 Argued: Nov. 19, 1969. --- Decided: May 4, 1970

Edward J. Ennis, New York City, for appellant.

[Syllabus from pages 664-665 intentionally omitted]

J. Lee Rankin, New York City, for appellee.

[Amicus Curiae from pages 665-666 intentionally omitted]

Mr. Chief Justice BURGER delivered the opinion of the Court.

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