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Thompson v. Coastal Oil Co., 1956 — 350 U.S. 956 · caselaw · US
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Thompson v. Coastal Oil Co.
350 U.S. 956100 L. Ed. 2d 832·Supreme Court of the United States·1956
Mr. Justice Harlan took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.
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Opinion
No. 105.
Thompson v. Coastal Oil Co.
Charles Andrews Ellis argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief was Silas Blake Axtell. Michael E. Hanrahan argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam:]
Certiorari, 350 U. S.. 817, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Argued January 24, 1956. Decided January 30,1956.
Per Curiam:
The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.
Mr. Justice Harlan took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.
This judgment vacated and case restored to docket for reargument, post, p. 985.