The Supreme Court decision that promoted economic development by rejecting the absolute sanctity of contracts when they conflicted with improvements for the good of the whole community was

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The Charles River Bridge case (Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge, 1837) ruled that the interests of the community are more important than the interests of business; the sanctity of contracts can be overridden if it benefits the greater good of the community. This decision promoted economic development by allowing the construction of new infrastructure even when it conflicted with existing contractual monopolies.

The Supreme Court Decision That Promoted Economic Development by Rejecting