Barron

Barron v. Baltimore Febuary 16, 1833

John Barron owned a wharf in the harbor of Baltimore, which was profitable because of its deep waters. But as construction along the harbor increased sediment and sand began to make the waters around his wharf more shallow and hurt his business. Warren is sueing the City of Baltimore for the profits lost becase of the construction around the harbor.

Does the fifth amendment allow for compensation to the owner for lands taken by the state or national government?

7 votes for the city of Baltimore to 0 The court held that they did not have jurisdiction the case because the 5th amendment did not apply to the states, because the "intent of the framers" was to check the federal government.

Which brings up a second querstion: If this case were to appear before the court today would the same decision be reached?