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Sugden et ux. v. United States, 1956 — 351 U.S. 916 · caselaw · US
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Sugden et ux. v. United States
351 U.S. 916·Supreme Court of the United States·1956
Mr. Justice Black, Mr. Justice Frankfurter, and Mr. Justice Douglas dissent.
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Opinion
April 30, 1956.
No. 555.
Sugden et ux. v. United States.
Argued April 25, 1956.
Mark Wilmer argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the brief was Frank L. Snell. John F. Davis argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Sobeloff, Assistant Attorney General Olney, Beatrice Rosenberg and Carl H. Imlay.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam:]
Certiorari, 350 U. S. 952, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Decided April 30, 1956.
Per Curiam:
The judgment is affirmed.
Mr. Justice Black, Mr. Justice Frankfurter, and Mr. Justice Douglas dissent.