14TH AMENDMENT – FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND …

14TH AMENDMENT – FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND INCORPORATION. I. Pre-Civil War Situation. A. Barron v. Balt. (1833): Barron sued Baltimore for ruining the use of his wharf through its water diversion tactics; argued that the action violated the 5th Amendment takings clause; that Bill of Rights should apply to states because they are “in favor of the liberty of the citizen.” ................
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