Cases - 1958 term

The Tungus v. Skovgaard

Thu, 23 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

The Tungus

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Skovgaard

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 588 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, October 23, 1958

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Skovgaard, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Frank v. Maryland

Thu, 05 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

278

Appellee

Maryland

Petitioner Type

Appellee

Appellant

Frank

Respondent Type

Appellant

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 360 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, March 5, 1959

Decided

Monday, May 4, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Maryland, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 4: Fourth Amendment

None

T. I. M. E. Inc. v. United States

Tue, 20 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

T. I. M. E. Inc.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Consolidation

No. 96

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 464 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, January 20, 1959

Decided

Monday, May 18, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for T. I. M. E. Inc., 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Motor Carrier

None

Felter v. Southern Pacific Co.

Tue, 24 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

269

Petitioner

Felter

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Southern Pacific Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 326 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, March 24, 1959

Decided

Monday, April 27, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Felter, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Railway Labor

None

Railway Express Agency v. Virginia

Wed, 15 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Appellee

Virginia

Petitioner Type

Appellee

Appellant

Railway Express Agency

Respondent Type

Appellant

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 434 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, October 15, 1958

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for Virginia, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Article 1, Section 8, Paragraph 3: Interstate Commerce Clause

None

Baker v. Texas & P. R. Co.

Wed, 25 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

363

Petitioner

Baker

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Texas & P. R. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 227 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, March 25, 1959

Decided

Monday, April 6, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Baker, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Flaxer v. United States

Wed, 19 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Flaxer

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 147 (1958)

Argued

Wednesday, November 19, 1958

Decided

Monday, December 15, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Flaxer, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

F. T. C. v. Simplicity Pattern Co.

Tue, 21 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

406

Petitioner

F. T. C.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Simplicity Pattern Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Consolidation

No. 447

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 55 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, April 21, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 8, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for F. T. C., 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Robinson-Patman

None

United States v. Atlantic Rfg. Co.

Wed, 22 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

210

Appellee

Atlantic Rfg. Co.

Petitioner Type

Appellee

Appellant

United States

Respondent Type

Appellant

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 19 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, April 22, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 8, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Atlantic Rfg. Co., 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Martin v. Creasy

Thu, 02 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

157

Appellee

Creasy

Petitioner Type

Appellee

Appellant

Martin

Respondent Type

Appellant

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 219 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, April 2, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 8, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Martin, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Abstention Doctrine

None

Brown v. United States

Thu, 16 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Brown

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 41 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, October 16, 1958

Decided

Monday, March 9, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Motor Carrier

None

Glus v. Brooklyn Eastern Terminal

Mon, 02 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

446

Petitioner

Glus

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Brooklyn Eastern Terminal

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 231 (1959)

Argued

Monday, March 2, 1959

Decided

Monday, April 20, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Glus, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Tak Shan Fong v. United States

Tue, 24 Feb 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

110

Petitioner

Tak Shan Fong

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 102 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Decided

Monday, March 23, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for United States, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 8 U.S.C. 1440

None

Napue v. Illinois

Thu, 30 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

583

Petitioner

Napue

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Illinois

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 264 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, April 30, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 15, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Napue, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Due Process

None

International Boxing Club v. U.S.

Thu, 13 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Appellee

U.S.

Petitioner Type

Appellee

Appellant

International Boxing Club

Respondent Type

Appellant

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 242 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, November 13, 1958

Decided

Monday, January 12, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for U.S., 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Sherman

None

Kingsley Pictures Corp. v. Regents

Thu, 23 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

394

Petitioner

Kingsley Pictures Corp.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Regents

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 684 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, April 23, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 29, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Kingsley Pictures Corp., 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 1: Speech, Press, and Assembly

None

N. A. A. C. P. v. Alabama

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:05:34 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

753

Petitioner

N. A. A. C. P.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Alabama

Respondent Type

Respondent

Consolidation

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Livingston, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama, et al., No. 674 MISC

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 240 (1959)

Decided

Monday, June 8, 1959

Facts of the Case

This case was granted to address an issue related to 357 U.S. 449.

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for N. A. A. C. P., 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Marshall v. United States

Wed, 25 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

383

Petitioner

Marshall

Respondent

United States

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 310 (1959)

Argued

March 25-26, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 15, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Marshall, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Burns v. Ohio

Mon, 18 May 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

581

Petitioner

Burns

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Ohio

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 252 (1959)

Argued

Monday, May 18, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 15, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Burns, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 28 U.S.C. 1257

None

Spevack v. Strauss

Thu, 05 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

339

Petitioner

Spevack

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Strauss

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 115 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, March 5, 1959

Decided

Monday, March 23, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Spevack, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Plumbers' Union v. Door County

Thu, 26 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

396

Petitioner

Plumbers' Union

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Door County

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 354 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, March 26, 1959

Decided

Monday, May 4, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Plumbers' Union, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: National Labor Relations, as amended

None

Taylor v. Mcelroy

Tue, 31 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

504

Petitioner

Taylor

Respondent

Mcelroy

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 709 (1959)

Argued

March 31-April 1, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 29, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Mcelroy, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

United States v. R. C. A.

Mon, 08 Dec 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Appellee

R. C. A.

Petitioner Type

Appellee

Appellant

United States

Respondent Type

Appellant

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 334 (1959)

Argued

Monday, December 8, 1958

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for United States, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Communication Act of 1934

None

Melrose Distillers v. United States

Mon, 30 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

404

Petitioner

Melrose Distillers

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 271 (1959)

Argued

Monday, March 30, 1959

Decided

Monday, April 20, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for United States, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Sherman

None

Greene v. Mcelroy

Wed, 01 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

180

Petitioner

Greene

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Mcelroy

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 474 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, April 1, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 29, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Greene, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Scull v. Virginia

Tue, 18 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Scull

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Virginia

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 344 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, November 18, 1958

Decided

Monday, May 4, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Scull, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Due Process

None

United Gas Co. v. Memphis Gas Di

Mon, 20 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

United Gas Co. v. Memphis Gas Di

Consolidation

No. 25

No. 26

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 103 (1958)

Argued

October 20-21, 1958

Decided

Monday, December 8, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United Gas Co., 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Natural Gas, or Natural Gas Policy Acts

None

Crumady v. The J. H. Fisser

Mon, 12 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Crumady

Respondent

The J. H. Fisser

Consolidation

No. 62

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 423 (1959)

Argued

January 12-13, 1959

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Crumady, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

San Diego Unions v. Garmon

Tue, 20 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

San Diego Unions

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Garmon

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 236 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, January 20, 1959

Decided

Monday, April 20, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for San Diego Unions, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: National Labor Relations, as amended

None

Smith v. United States

Wed, 21 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Smith

Respondent

United States

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 1 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, January 21, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 8, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Smith, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 28 U.S.C. 1201

None

S. W. Sugar Co. v. River Terminals

Tue, 03 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

155

Petitioner

S. W. Sugar Co.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

River Terminals

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 411 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, March 3, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 22, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for S. W. Sugar Co., 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

New York v. O'neill

Thu, 20 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

New York

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

O'neill

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 1 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, November 20, 1958

Decided

Monday, March 2, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for New York, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Article 4, Section 2, Paragraph 1: Privileges and Immunities Clause

None

Safeway Stores v. Oklahoma Grocers

Tue, 19 May 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

252

Appellee

Oklahoma Grocers

Petitioner Type

Appellee

Appellant

Safeway Stores

Respondent Type

Appellant

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 334 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, May 19, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 22, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Oklahoma Grocers, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Due Process

None

Jennings v. Ragen

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:05:35 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

185 MISC

Petitioner

Jennings

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Ragen

Respondent Type

Respondent

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 276 (1959)

Decided

Monday, January 12, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Jennings, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Hotel Employees v. Leedom

Mon, 10 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Hotel Employees

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Leedom

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 99 (1958)

Argued

Monday, November 10, 1958

Decided

Monday, November 24, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Hotel Employees, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: National Labor Relations, as amended

None

Commissioner v. Hansen

Wed, 29 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

380

Petitioner

Commissioner

Respondent

Hansen

Consolidation

No. 512

No. 381

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 446 (1959)

Argued

April 29-30, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 22, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for Commissioner, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Internal Revenue Code

None

United States v. Isthmian S. S. Co.

Wed, 25 Feb 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

285

Petitioner

United States

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Isthmian S. S. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 314 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, February 25, 1959

Decided

Monday, April 27, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Isthmian S. S. Co., 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 46 U.S.C. 741

None

Howard v. Lyons

Mon, 08 Dec 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Howard

Respondent

Lyons

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 593 (1959)

Argued

December 8-9, 1958

Reargued:

April 20-21, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 29, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Howard, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Woody v. United States

Wed, 14 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

135

Petitioner

Woody

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 118 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, January 14, 1959

Decided

Monday, March 23, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 4 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Williams v. Oklahoma

Wed, 21 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

124

Petitioner

Williams

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Oklahoma

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 576 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, January 21, 1959

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Oklahoma, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Double Jeopardy

None

Peurifoy v. Commissioner

Thu, 16 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Peurifoy

Respondent

Commissioner

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 59 (1958)

Argued

Thursday, October 16, 1958, Monday, October 20, 1958

Decided

Monday, November 10, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Commissioner, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Internal Revenue Code

None

Hinkle v. New England Ins. Co.

Wed, 15 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Hinkle

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

New England Ins. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 65 (1958)

Argued

Wednesday, October 15, 1958

Decided

Monday, November 10, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for New England Ins. Co., 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Writ Improvidently Granted

None

Hawkins v. United States

Tue, 14 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Hawkins

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 74 (1958)

Argued

Tuesday, October 14, 1958

Decided

Monday, November 24, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Hawkins, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Rules of Evidence

None

Farmers Union v. Wday

Mon, 23 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

248

Petitioner

Farmers Union

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Wday

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 525 (1959)

Argued

Monday, March 23, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 29, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Wday, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Communication Act of 1934

None

American Trucking Assns. v. Frisco Co.

Mon, 13 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Frisco Co.

Respondent

American Trucking Assns.

Consolidation

No. 16

No. 19

Heard By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 133 (1958)

Argued

Monday, October 13, 1958

Decided

Monday, December 15, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for American Trucking Assns., 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Interstate Commerce, as amended

None

Spano v. New York

Mon, 27 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

582

Petitioner

Spano

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

New York

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 315 (1959)

Argued

Monday, April 27, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 22, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Spano, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Due Process

None

Hahn v. Ross Island Sand & Gravel Co.

Thu, 11 Dec 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Hahn

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Ross Island Sand & Gravel Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 272 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, December 11, 1958

Decided

Monday, January 12, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Hahn, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Longshoremen and Harbor Workers' Compensation

None

Mitchell v. Kentucky Finance Co.

Tue, 03 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

161

Petitioner

Mitchell

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Kentucky Finance Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 290 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, March 3, 1959

Decided

Monday, April 20, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Mitchell, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Fair Labor Standards

None

Alaska v. American Can Co.

Tue, 09 Dec 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Alaska

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

American Can Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 224 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, December 9, 1958

Decided

Monday, January 12, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for Alaska, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Statute of a Territory

None

S. E. C. v. Variable Annuity Co.

Thu, 15 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

290

Petitioner

S. E. C.

Respondent

Variable Annuity Co.

Consolidation

No. 237

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 65 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, January 15, 1959, Monday, January 19, 1959

Decided

Monday, March 23, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for S. E. C., 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 15 U.S.C. 1011

None

Palermo v. United States

Tue, 28 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

471

Petitioner

Palermo

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 343 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, April 28, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 22, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for United States, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Jencks

None

Herd & Co. v. Krawill Machinery Corp.

Thu, 26 Feb 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

276

Petitioner

Herd & Co.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Krawill Machinery Corp.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 297 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, February 26, 1959

Decided

Monday, April 20, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Krawill Machinery Corp., 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 46 U.S.C. 1300

None

Ganger v. City Of Miami

Mon, 02 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

153

Petitioner

City Of Miami

Respondent

Ganger

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 64 (1959)

Argued

March 2-3, 1959

Decided

Monday, March 9, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for City Of Miami, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Mills v. Louisiana

Wed, 22 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Mills

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Louisiana

Respondent Type

Respondent

Consolidation

No. 75

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 230 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, April 22, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 8, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Louisiana, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Self-Incrimination

None

Raley v. Ohio

Wed, 22 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

175

Petitioner

Raley

Respondent

Ohio

Consolidation

No. 463, Morgan v. Ohio

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 423 (1959)

Argued

April 22-23, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 22, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Raley, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 28 U.S.C. 1257

None

Kermarec v. Compagnie Generale

Thu, 13 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Kermarec

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Compagnie Generale

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 625 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, November 13, 1958

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Kermarec, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Lev v. United States

Mon, 27 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

435

Petitioner

Lev

Respondent

United States

Consolidation

No. 436

No. 437

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 470 (1959)

Argued

April 27-28, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 22, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 4 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Mitchell v. Lublin, Mcgaughy & Asso.

Tue, 21 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Mitchell

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Lublin, Mcgaughy & Asso.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 207 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, October 21, 1958

Decided

Monday, January 12, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for Mitchell, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Fair Labor Standards

None

F. H. A. v. The Darlington, Inc.

Mon, 13 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Appellee

The Darlington, Inc.

Petitioner Type

Appellee

Appellant

F. H. A.

Respondent Type

Appellant

Heard By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 84 (1958)

Argued

Monday, October 13, 1958

Decided

Monday, November 24, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for F. H. A., 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 12 U.S.C. 1743

None

United Pilots Assn. v. Halecki

Thu, 23 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

United Pilots Assn.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Halecki

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 613 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, October 23, 1958

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United Pilots Assn., 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

F. T. C. v. Mandel Brothers

Mon, 23 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

234

Petitioner

F. T. C.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Mandel Brothers

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 385 (1959)

Argued

Monday, March 23, 1959

Decided

Monday, May 4, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for F. T. C., 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 15 U.S.C. 69

None

Petty v. Tennessee-Missouri Comm'n.

Wed, 04 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

233

Petitioner

Petty

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Tennessee-Missouri Comm'n.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 275 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, March 4, 1959

Decided

Monday, April 20, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Petty, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 11: Eleventh Amendment

None

Uphaus v. Wyman

Mon, 17 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Wyman

Respondent

Uphaus

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 72 (1959)

Argued

November 17-18, 1958

Decided

Monday, June 8, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Wyman, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Smith, Subversive Activities Control, Communist Control, or other similar federal legislation except the Internal Security Act (qv.)

None

Evers v. Dwyer

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:05:37 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

382

Appellee

Dwyer

Petitioner Type

Appellee

Appellant

Evers

Respondent Type

Appellant

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 202 (1958)

Decided

Monday, December 15, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Evers, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 28 U.S.C. 2201

None

In Re Sawyer

Tue, 19 May 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

326

Petitioner

In Re Sawyer

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 622 (1959)

Argued

May 19-20, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 29, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for In Re Sawyer, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 1: Speech, Press, and Assembly

None

Magenau v. Aetna Freight Lines

Mon, 18 May 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

439

Petitioner

Magenau

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Aetna Freight Lines

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 273 (1959)

Argued

Monday, May 18, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 15, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Magenau, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Patterson v. United States

Tue, 21 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

429

Petitioner

Patterson

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 495 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, April 21, 1959

Decided

Monday, May 18, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for United States, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 41 U.S.C. 525

None

Northwestern States Cement Co. v. Minnesota

Tue, 14 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Northwestern States Cement Co.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Minnesota

Respondent Type

Respondent

Consolidation

No. 33, Williams State Revenue Commissioner v. Stockham Valves and Fittings, Inc.

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 450 (1959)

Argued

October 14-15, 1958

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Minn., 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Due Process

None

Abbate v. United States

Wed, 22 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Abbate

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 187 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, October 22, 1958

Decided

Monday, March 30, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for United States, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Double Jeopardy

None

The Monrosa v. Carbon Black, Inc.

Tue, 03 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

178

Petitioner

The Monrosa

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Carbon Black, Inc.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 180 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, March 3, 1959

Decided

Monday, March 30, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Carbon Black, Inc., 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Writ Improvidently Granted

None

Leedom v. Kyne

Thu, 23 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Leedom

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Kyne

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 184 (1958)

Argued

Thursday, October 23, 1958

Decided

Monday, December 15, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for Kyne, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: National Labor Relations, as amended

None

Klor's v. Broadway-Hale Stores

Wed, 25 Feb 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Klor's

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Broadway-Hale Stores

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 207 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, February 25, 1959

Decided

Monday, April 6, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Klor's, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Sherman

None

Harrison v. N. A. A. C. P.

Mon, 23 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

127

Appellee

N. A. A. C. P.

Petitioner Type

Appellee

Appellant

Harrison

Respondent Type

Appellant

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 167 (1959)

Argued

March 23-24, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 8, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Harrison, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Abstention Doctrine

None

California v. Washington

Wed, 15 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

12 ORIG

Petitioner

California

Respondent

Washington

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 64 (1958)

Argued

October 15-16, 1958

Decided

Monday, November 10, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Washington, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 21: Twenty-First Amendment

None

Allied Stores Of Ohio v. Bowers

Wed, 12 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Appellee

Bowers

Petitioner Type

Appellee

Appellant

Allied Stores Of Ohio

Respondent Type

Appellant

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 522 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, November 12, 1958

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Bowers, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Equal Protection

None

Lassiter v. Northampton Election Bd.

Mon, 18 May 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

584

Petitioner

Northampton Election Bd.

Respondent

Lassiter

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 45 (1959)

Argued

May 18-19, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 8, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Northampton Election Bd., 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Equal Protection

None

Abel v. United States

Tue, 24 Feb 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Abel

Respondent

United States

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

362 U.S. 217 (1960)

Argued

February 24-25, 1959

Reargued:

Monday, November 9, 1959

Decided

Monday, March 28, 1960

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 4: Fourth Amendment

None

U.S. v. Embassy Restaurant

Thu, 22 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

174

Petitioner

U.S.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Embassy Restaurant

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 29 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, January 22, 1959

Decided

Monday, March 9, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for U.S., 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Act or Rules, or Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978

None

United States v. 93.970 Acres

Thu, 21 May 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

573

Petitioner

United States

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

93.970 Acres

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 328 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, May 21, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 22, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for United States, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Rosenberg v. United States

Tue, 28 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

451

Petitioner

Rosenberg

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 367 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, April 28, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 22, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Jencks

None

Allegheny County v. Mashuda Co.

Thu, 02 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

347

Petitioner

Allegheny County

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Mashuda Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 185 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, April 2, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 8, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Mashuda Co., 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Abstention Doctrine

None

Parsons v. Smith

Wed, 04 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

218

Petitioner

Parsons

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Smith

Respondent Type

Respondent

Consolidation

No. 305

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 215 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, March 4, 1959

Decided

Monday, April 6, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Smith, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Internal Revenue Code

None

United States v. Shirey

Mon, 19 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Appellee

Shirey

Petitioner Type

Appellee

Appellant

United States

Respondent Type

Appellant

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 255 (1959)

Argued

Monday, January 19, 1959

Decided

Monday, April 20, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 18 U.S.C. 214

None

Ingram v. United States

Thu, 30 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

457

Petitioner

Ingram

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 672 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, April 30, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 29, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United States, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 18 U.S.C. 371

None

Beacon Theatres v. Westover

Wed, 10 Dec 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Beacon Theatres

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Westover

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 500 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, December 10, 1958

Decided

Monday, May 25, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Beacon Theatres, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including Appellate Procedure (or relevant rules of a circuit court)

None

Arroyo v. United States

Mon, 02 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

246

Petitioner

Arroyo

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 419 (1959)

Argued

Monday, March 2, 1959

Decided

Monday, May 4, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Arroyo, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Labor-Management Relations

None

Draper v. United States

Thu, 11 Dec 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

136

Petitioner

Draper

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 307 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, December 11, 1958

Decided

Monday, January 26, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for United States, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 4: Fourth Amendment

None

Greene v. United States

Tue, 13 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

134

Petitioner

Greene

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 326 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, January 13, 1959

Decided

Monday, January 26, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Greene, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Heflin v. United States

Wed, 14 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

137

Petitioner

Heflin

Respondent

United States

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 415 (1959)

Argued

January 14-15, 1959

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Heflin, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 18 U.S.C. 2113

None

Sims v. United States

Thu, 26 Feb 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Sims

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 108 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, February 26, 1959

Decided

Monday, March 23, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for United States, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Internal Revenue Code

None

Williams v. Lee

Thu, 20 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Williams

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Lee

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 217 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, November 20, 1958

Decided

Monday, January 12, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Williams, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 67 Stat. 590

None

Atlantic Rfg. Co. v. Pub. Ser v. Comm'n

Wed, 20 May 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

518

Petitioner

Atlantic Rfg. Co. v. Pub. Ser

Respondent

Comm'n

Consolidation

No. 536

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 378 (1959)

Argued

May 20-21, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 22, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Comm'n, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Natural Gas, or Natural Gas Policy Acts

None

Labor Board v. Cabot Carbon Co.

Tue, 24 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

329

Petitioner

Labor Board

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Cabot Carbon Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 203 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, March 24, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 8, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Labor Board, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: National Labor Relations, as amended

None

Vitarelli v. Seaton

Wed, 01 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

101

Petitioner

Vitarelli

Respondent

Seaton

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 535 (1959)

Argued

April 1-2, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 1, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Vitarelli, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

United States v. A & P Trucking Co.

Mon, 20 Oct 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Appellee

A & P Trucking Co.

Petitioner Type

Appellee

Appellant

United States

Respondent Type

Appellant

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 121 (1958)

Argued

Monday, October 20, 1958

Decided

Monday, December 8, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for United States, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Motor Carrier

None

Louisiana P. & L. Co. v. Thibodaux City

Thu, 02 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

398

Petitioner

Louisiana P. & L. Co.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Thibodaux City

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 25 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, April 2, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 8, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Louisiana P. & L. Co., 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Cammarano v. United States

Wed, 19 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Cammarano

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Consolidation

No. 50

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 498 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, November 19, 1958

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for United States, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Internal Revenue Code

None

Teamsters Union v. Oliver

Wed, 10 Dec 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Teamsters Union

Respondent

Oliver

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 283 (1959)

Argued

December 10-11, 1958

Decided

Monday, January 19, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Teamsters Union, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision: National Labor Relations, as amended

None

Labor Board v. Fant Milling Co.

Wed, 20 May 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

482

Petitioner

Labor Board

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Fant Milling Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 301 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, May 20, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 15, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Labor Board, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: National Labor Relations, as amended

None

Cash v. Culver

Thu, 22 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Cash

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Culver

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 633 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, January 22, 1959

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Cash, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Right to Counsel

None

Hotel Employees v. Sax Enterprises

Mon, 10 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Hotel Employees

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Sax Enterprises

Respondent Type

Respondent

Consolidation

No. 6

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 270 (1959)

Argued

Monday, November 10, 1958

Decided

Monday, January 12, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Hotel Employees, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: National Labor Relations, as amended

None

Harris v. United States

Tue, 13 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Harris

Respondent

United States

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 19 (1959)

Argued

January 13-14, 1959

Decided

Monday, March 2, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for United States, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Double Jeopardy

None

Joseph v. Indiana

Mon, 19 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Joseph

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Indiana

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 117 (1959)

Argued

Monday, January 19, 1959

Decided

Monday, March 23, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Indiana, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Writ Improvidently Granted

None

Youngstown Co. v. Bowers

Wed, 12 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Youngstown Co.

Respondent

Bowers

Consolidation

No. 44, United States Plywood Corporation v. City of Algoma

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 534 (1959)

Argued

November 12-13, 1958

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Bowers, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Article 1, Section 10, Paragraph 2: Export-Import Clause

None

Service Transfer Co. v. Virginia

Thu, 26 Feb 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Service Transfer Co.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Virginia

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 171 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, February 26, 1959

Decided

Monday, March 30, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Service Transfer Co., 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Interstate Commerce, as amended

None

Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. v. U.S.

Tue, 28 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

489

Petitioner

Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co.

Respondent

U.S.

Consolidation

No. 491, Galax Mirror Co. v. United States

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 395 (1959)

Argued

April 28-29, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 22, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for U.S., 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (or relevant rules of a circuit court)

None

Pennsylvania R. Co. v. Day

Thu, 26 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

397

Petitioner

Pennsylvania R. Co.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Day

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 548 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, March 26, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 29, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Pennsylvania R. Co., 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Railway Labor

None

Barenblatt v. United States

Tue, 18 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Location

Congress

Constitution and Delaware Street Washington D.C. 20002

Washington 20002

United States

38° 53' 31.1496" N, 77° 0' 29.1744" W

See map: Google Maps

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Barenblatt

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 109 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, November 18, 1958

Decided

Monday, June 8, 1959

Advocates

Edward J. Ennis (Argued the cause for the petitioner)

Philip R. Monahan (Argued the cause for the United States)

Facts of the Case

During hearings of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, Lloyd Barenblatt, a university professor, refused to answer questions concerning his political and religious beliefs along with his associational activities. He was found in contempt of Congress for failing to cooperate with the committee investigation.

Question

Did the House Committee's investigation into Barenblatt's affiliations with the Communist Party transgress his First Amendment protections which limit congressional inquiries?

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Due Process

The divided Court found that the Committee's actions did not violate the First Amendment and, thus, upheld Barenblatt's conviction for contempt of Congress. Justice Harlan noted that the First Amendment does not protect a witness from all lines of questioning. As long as the Congressional inquiry is pursued to "aid the legislative process" and to protect important government interests, then it is legitimate.

Koller v. United States

Thu, 26 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

362

Petitioner

Koller

Respondent

United States

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 309 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, March 26, 1959, Monday, March 30, 1959

Decided

Monday, April 20, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for United States, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 40 U.S.C. 489

None

Anonymous v. Baker

Wed, 25 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

378

Petitioner

Anonymous

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Baker

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 287 (1959)

Argued

Wednesday, March 25, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 15, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Baker, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 28 U.S.C. 1257

None

Barr v. Matteo

Mon, 20 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

350

Petitioner

Barr

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Matteo

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 564 (1959)

Argued

Monday, April 20, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 29, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Barr, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Lee v. Madigan

Tue, 09 Dec 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Lee

Respondent

Madigan

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 228 (1959)

Argued

December 9-10, 1958

Decided

Monday, January 12, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Lee, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 10 U.S.C. 1564

None

Union Pacific R. Co. v. Price

Tue, 31 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

414

Petitioner

Union Pacific R. Co.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Price

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 601 (1959)

Argued

Tuesday, March 31, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 29, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Union Pacific R. Co., 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Railway Labor

None

Dick v. New York Life Ins. Co.

Mon, 12 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Dick

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

New York Life Ins. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 437 (1959)

Argued

Monday, January 12, 1959

Decided

Monday, May 18, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Dick, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Illinois v. Michigan

Thu, 21 May 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

15 ORIG

Petitioner

Illinois

Respondent

Michigan

Consolidation

No. 2 ORIG

No. 3 ORIG

No. 4 ORIG

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

360 U.S. 712 (1959)

Argued

May 21-22, 1959

Decided

Monday, June 29, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Michigan, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Bibb v. Navajo Freight Lines Inc.

Mon, 30 Mar 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Location

Illinois General Assembly

S 2nd Street and E Capitol Avenue Springfield IL 62701

Springfield, IL 62701

United States

39° 47' 53.9124" N, 89° 38' 52.638" W

See map: Google Maps

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Navajo Freight Lines Inc.

Respondent

Bibb

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 520 (1959)

Argued

March 30-31, 1959

Decided

Monday, May 25, 1959

Advocates

William C. Wines (Argued the cause for the appellants)

David Axelrod (Argued the cause for the appellees)

Facts of the Case

The Illinois legislature adopted a law requiring all trucks and trailers traveling on the state's highways to operate with contour mudguards. The legislators believed that this specific type of mudguard would protect motorists by preventing trucks from throwing debris into the windshields of passing or trailing vehicles.

Question

Did a law which required a specific type of rear mudguard on trucks and trailers operated on Illinois's state highways conflict with the Commerce Clause of the Constitution?

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Navajo Freight Lines Inc., 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Article 1, Section 8, Paragraph 3: Interstate Commerce Clause

Yes. The Court held that the Illinois requirement did place an unconstitutional burden on interstate commerce. While arguing that safety measures "carry a strong presumption of validity when challenged," Justice Douglas nevertheless affirmed that if the effect of such measures are "slight or problematical" then the interests of commerce should prevail. Since the Illinois law was unlike the requirements of almost all of the other states in the nation, the Court found that it did place a great burden on the interstate transport of goods.

Kelly v. Kosuga

Thu, 22 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

267

Petitioner

Kelly

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Kosuga

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 516 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, January 22, 1959

Decided

Tuesday, February 24, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for Kosuga, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Sherman

None

Flemming v. Florida Citrus Exch.

Mon, 17 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Flemming

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Florida Citrus Exch.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 153 (1958)

Argued

Monday, November 17, 1958

Decided

Monday, December 15, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Flemming, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic, and related statutes

None

Irvin v. Dowd

Thu, 15 Jan 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Irvin

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Dowd

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

359 U.S. 394 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, January 15, 1959

Decided

Monday, May 4, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Irvin, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 28 USC 2241-2255 (habeas corpus)

None

Scales v. United States

Wed, 29 Apr 1959 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Scales

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

367 U.S. 203 (1961)

Argued

Wednesday, April 29, 1959

Reargued:

Monday, October 10, 1960

Decided

Monday, June 5, 1961

Advocates

Telford Taylor (Reargued the cause for the petitioner)

John F. Davis (Reargued the cause for the United States)

Facts of the Case

The Smith Act's membership clause prohibited membership in organizations advocating the violent or forceful overthrow of the United States government. Junius Scales was criminally charged with membership in the Communist Party of the United States ("Party") because it advocated the overthrow of the government "as speedily as circumstances would permit." Challenging his felony charge, Scales claimed that the Internal Security Act of 1950 ("Security Act") stated that membership in a Communist organization shall not constitute a per se violation of any criminal statute. After failing in both a district and appellate court, Scales' appeal to the Supreme Court was granted certiorari.

Question

Does a Communist Party member's conviction under the Smith Act, which makes a felony the knowing membership in organizations advocating the violent or forceful overthrow of the United States government, violate the Fifth Amendment's due process clause in light of the apparent protections afforded to such members under the Internal Security Act?

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Smith, Subversive Activities Control, Communist Control, or other similar federal legislation except the Internal Security Act (qv.)

No. In a 5-to-4 decision, the Court held that the Security Act protects "per se" members of an organization from criminal prosecution. The Smith Act, by contrast, goes beyond "per se" participation by targeting those whose membership in an organization entails their knowing and deliberate participation in criminal activity. In light of this distinction, the Court noted, the two Acts are not conflicted. Since Scales, at the very least, knew, encouraged, and provoked illegal Party activities over the course of his eight year membership, he was guilty under the Smith Act of complicity in the commission of criminal activity.

Eagle Lion Studios v. Loew's

mgruhn — Mon, 10 Nov 1958 13:00:00 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Eagle Lion Studios, Inc.; et al.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Loew's, Inc.; RKO Theaters, Inc.; et al.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

358 U.S. 100 (1958)

Argued

Monday, November 10, 1958, Wednesday, November 12, 1958

Decided

Monday, November 24, 1958

Advocates

William L. McGovern (for the petitioners)

S. Hazard Gillespie (for respondent Loew's, Inc.)

Edward C. Raftery (for respondent RKO Theaters, Inc., et al.)

Oscar H. Davis (for the United States, as amicus curiae)

Facts of the Case

Not available

Question

Not available

Conclusion

Decision: 4 votes for Loew's, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: N/A

The judgment was affirmed by an equally divided Court.