Chapter I

Page 213. 1. Give Chief Justice Marshall's definition of a corporation.

Page 214.

1. Give Judge Dillon's definition of a corporation.

2. Give the definition of a corporation by our U. S.

Supreme Court.

3. Distinguish a corporation from a natural person.

Page 215. 1. Give the classification of corporations.

Page 216. 1. State the marked distinctions between private and public corporations.

Page 217.

1. Into how many classes are public corporations divided?

2. Designate them.

Page 218.

1. Define a municipal corporation.

2. Distinguish between municipalities and public quasi-corporations.

Page 219.

1. Define a State.

2. In what respect does a State resemble a public corporation?

Page 220. 1. State how public corporations are created.

2. Explain how corporations may exist by prescription.

Page 221.

1. Under what circumstances may public corporations be recognized as existing by implication?

2. Give the general rule relating to the creation of public corporations in the United States.

Chapter II

Page 223.

1. Relate the origin and history of counties.

Page 224.

1. Define a county.

2. For what purpose have counties been held to be municipal corporations?

3. Give the main distinctions between counties and municipal corporations.

Page 225.

1. How are counties created?

2. State the general rule as to the power of the legislature over counties.

Page 226.

1. What power has the legislature over the boundaries of counties?

2. Are there any legislative restrictions?

3. If so, designate them.

Page 227.

1. Give the powers and functions of counties.

2. What are their powers in general?

Page 228. 1. By whom are the powers and functions of a county exercised?

2. Under what circumstances will courts review the decisions of county boards and supervisors?

Page 229.

1. Enumerate some of the ordinary corporate powers of counties.

Page 230.

1. What does the weight of authority hold respecting the power of counties to aid in the construction of railroads or other works of internal improvement?

Page 231.

1. Give the general principles of law relating to the taxing power of counties.

2. State the general rule in regard to the liability of counties for tort.

Page 232.

1. Are counties under a common law liability to pay for property destroyed by mobs?

2. May they become liable by statute?

Chapter III

Page 266.

1. State briefly the origin and development of New England towns.

Page 234.

1. Define a town?

2. Distinguish a town or township from an incorporated town.

Page 235.

1. How are towns or townships created?

2. When may towns exist by prescription?

3. When may towns exist by implication?

4. What is a township charter?

5. Does the act incorporating a town create a contract between the State and the inhabitants thereof?

Page 236.

1. What power, if any, has the legislature over the boundaries of towns?

2. What are the powers in general of towns?

Page 237.

1. Enumerate the miscellaneous powers of towns and townships.

2. Give the doctrine of law relating to the liabilities of towns and townships.

Page 238.

1. State the liability of towns and townships for the acts of its officers.

2. What is the extent of the control of the legislature over towns and townships?

Page 239. 1. Define a school district.

Page 240.

1. What are the powers in general of school districts and school officers?

2. Give their miscellaneous powers.

Page 241.

1. State the doctrine of law in reference to the nonliability of boards of education for torts?

Chapter IV

Page 243. 1. Define and describe municipal corporations.

Page 244.

1. State what is meant by the dual nature of municipal corporations.

2. Give an illustration of the twofold nature.

Page 245.

1. Give the rules governing the creation and organization of municipal corporations.

2. Where does the power to create them reside?

Page 246.

1. Give the essential requisites to the constitution of a municipal corporation.

2. Give the history of the creation of municipal corporations in England and this country.

Page 247.

1. May municipal corporations exist by prescription and implication and when?

2. Has Congress the power to create or authorize the creation of public corporations?

3. May municipal corporations be created by special act?

Page 248.

1. What is the prevailing doctrine respecting the delegation of this power by the legislature?

2. What is a de facto municipal corporation?

Page 249.

1. What are municipal charters?

2. Is acceptance of the charter necessary?

Page 250.

1. What power, if any, has the legislature to force a municipal corporation upon the corporators?

2. Give the prevailing modern rule.

Chapter V

Page 251.

1. State in general terms the control of the legislature over municipal corporations.

2. What limitations are usually placed upon the legislature and state where such limitations may be found?

Page 252.

1. What is the rule where a municipal corporation acquires property in its private capacity?

Page 253.

1. What is the power of the legislature over the revenues of municipal corporations?

Page 254.

1. Can the legislature compel a municipality to enter into a contract or incur a debt, and if so, for what purpose?

Page 255.

1. State the rule respecting municipal contracts and grants and the limitations thereon.

2. State and explain the power of the legislature over municipal officers.