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Oil Shares Incorporated v. Commercial Trust Co. et al., 1938 — 304 U.S. 551 · caselaw · US
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Oil Shares Incorporated v. Commercial Trust Co. et al.
304 U.S. 551·Supreme Court of the United States·1938
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Opinion
No. 1030.
Oil Shares Incorporated v. Commercial Trust Co. et al.
Decided May 31, 1938.
Mr. William M. Chadbourne for petitioner.
Messrs. Thomas G. Haight and Albert C. Wall for respondents.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam :]
Per Curiam :
The petition for writ of certiorari is granted, the decree of the Circuit Court of Appeals is reversed, and the decree of the District Court dismissing the complaint as to the respondent, Commercial Trust Company of New Jersey, is vacated. The cause is remanded to the District Court with instructions to set forth its findings of fact and conclusions of law in accordance with Equity Rule 70%.