Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Contents 5
3. I. Introduction 7
4. II. The Two Capacities of Municipal Corporations 10
5. III. Construction of Municipal Charters 15
6. IV. The Implied Powers of Municipal Corporations 21
7. V. What are Municipal Purposes within the Meaning of the Constitution 44
8. VI. Exemption from Taxation of Municipal Property 52
9. VII. Sale of Municipal Property Providing Public Utilities 66
10. VIII. Power to Grant Exclusive Franchises 79
11. IX. Municipal Regulation of Rates for Public Utilities 89
12. X. Conclusions 105
13. List of Authorities 111