...are they to be misled by mere pretences. They are at liberty—indeed, are under a solemn duty—to look at the substance of things, whenever they enter...public safety, has no real or substantial relation to these objects, or is a palpable invasion of rights secured by the fundamental law, it is the duty of...

...bound by mere forms, nor are they to be misled by mere pretenses. They are at liberty — indeed, are under a solemn duty — to look at the substance of...Legislature has transcended the limits of its authority." Other instances are supposed in Hovey v. Foster, where, even in face of legislative declarations bringing...

...bound by mere forms, nor are they to be misled by mere pretenses. They are at liberty — indeed, are under a solemn duty — to look at the substance of...they enter upon the inquiry whether the legislature [or a city council] has transcended the limits of its authority." Mugler v. State, 8 Sup. Ct. Rep....

...prohibition upon state laws impairing the obligation of contracts does not restrict the power of the State to protect the public health, the public morals, or the public safety, as the one or the other may be involved in the execution of such contracts. Rights and privileges arising...

...prohibition upon state laws impairing the obligation of contracts does not restrict the power of the state to protect the public health, the public morals, or the public safety, as the one or the other may be involved in the execution of such contracts. Rights and privileges arising...

...existence. This court said that the judicial tribunals were not to be misled by mere pretences, and were under a solemn duty to look at the substance of things whenever it became necessary to inquire whether the legislature had transcended the limits of its authority...

...bound by mere forms, nor are they to be misled by mere pretences. They are at liberty— indeed, are under a solemn duty— to look at the substance of...the Legislature has transcended the limits of its authoiity. If, therefore, a statute purporting to have been enacted to protect the public health, the...

...bound by mere forms, nor are they to be misled by mere pretenses. They are at liberty — indeed, are under a solemn duty — to look at the substance of...or substantial relation to those objects, or is a palpiible invasion of rights secured by the fundamental law, it is the duty of the courts to so adjudge,...

...State may override even the Federal constitution, and destroy the validity of contracts if necessary to protect "the public health, the public morals, or the public safety." The Supreme Court of the United States has construed this authority with great liberality in favor...

...bound by mere forms, nor are they to be misled by mere pretenses. They are at liberty — indeed, arc under a solemn duty — to look at the substance of...relation to those objects, or is a palpable invasion of the rights secured by the fundamental law, it is the duty of the courts to so adjudge, and thereby...