McEvoy Grain Elevator Law
McEvoy Grain Elevator Law By: D. Brooks T here have been several constitutional concerns regarding the Erie Canal in its long and storied history. Not only have these questions been focused on construction, or improvements and navigation, but also surrounding the products that made up the cargo. The constitutionality of appropriations, regulations and taxes not only remained aimed at the New York State document, but the United States Constitution as well – as State laws that dealt with economic trade meant interstate commerce had to be considered. A study of the shift in state as well as national politics makes it apparent that the views toward government regulation – at any level – had occurred over the course of the 19th century. One such observation can be made with the McEvoy Grain Elevator Law. In its essence the question dealt with the constitutionality of economic regulation of private and incorporated enterprises. Let us back up a ...
