Wisconsin v. Illinois, 309 U.S. 569 (1940)

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Wisconsin v. Illinois


Nos. 2

, 3 and 4

, Original


Argued March 25, 26, 1940
Decided April 3, 1940
309 U.S. 569

Syllabus

Special Master appointed to make summary inquiry and speedy report as to condition of the Illinois Waterway due to the introduction of untreated sewage, the effect upon the health of inhabitants of communities bordering the Waterway, and the remedial or ameliorating measures available to the Illinois without an increase in diversion of water from Lake Michigan. P. 571.

Upon petition of the Illinois for a temporary modification of the decree restricting diversion of water of the Great Lakes-St.Lawrence system or watershed through the Chicago Drainage Canal, and the return of the plaintiff States in response to a rule to show cause. See also order on p. 636, post. [See printed version.]