Nix v. Hedden

The video discusses John Nix, a produce seller, who faced a tax on imported tomatoes due to the Tariff of 1883. Nix believed tomatoes were fruits, exempt from the tax, and sued Edward Hedden. The case reached the Supreme Court, which ruled tomatoes as vegetables based on common usage. This set a precedent for interpreting common meanings in law. The video concludes with personal remarks and thanks to Patreon supporters.

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