Cases by Issue - Sufficiency of Evidence

Weisgram v. Marley

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:14:27 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

99-161

Petitioner

Weisgram

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Marley

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Rehnquist Court (1994-2005)

Decided By

Rehnquist Court (1994-2005)

Opinion

528 U.S. 440 (2000)

Argued

Tuesday, January 18, 2000

Decided

Tuesday, February 22, 2000

Advocates

Paul A. Strandness (Argued the cause for the petitioners)

Christine A. Hogan (Argued the cause for the respondents)

Facts of the Case

Bonnie Weisgram died of carbon monoxide poisoning during a fire in her home. Chad Weisgram, her son, brought a diversity suit in federal District Court, seeking wrongful death damages, alleging that a defective heater, manufactured by Marley Company and used by Bonnie Weisgram, cause both the fire and her death. At trial, Weisgram introduced the testimony of three supposed experts to prove the alleged heater defect and its causal connection to the fire. Marley's objection that the testimony was unreliable, and therefore inadmissible under Federal Rule of Evidence 702, was overruled by the District Court. After Weisgram's evidence was introduced, Marley again unsuccessfully moved under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 50(a) for judgment as a matter of law on the ground that Weisgram had failed to meet his burden of proof on the issues of defect and causation. Ultimately, the jury returned a verdict for Weisgram. Afterwards, Marley, once again, requested judgment as a matter of law. Additionally, Marley requested a new trial. The court denied the motions and entered judgment for Weisgram. In reversing, the Court of Appeals held that Marley's motion for judgment as a matter of law should have been granted because the testimony of Weisgram's expert witnesses, the sole evidence supporting the product defect charge, was speculative and not shown to be scientifically sound. The appeals court did not order a new trial.

Question

May an appeals court order judgment as a matter of law after determining that a plaintiff's expert testimony should have been excluded at trial and that the remaining evidence was insufficient to support the verdict?

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Marley, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including Appellate Procedure (or relevant rules of a circuit court)

Yes. In a unanimous opinion delivered by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Court held that Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 50 permits an appellate court to direct the entry of judgment as a matter of law when it determines that evidence was erroneously admitted at trial and that the remaining, properly admitted, evidence is insufficient to constitute a submissible case. Justice Ginsburg wrote for the Court that "if...the court of appeals concludes that further proceedings are unwarranted because the loser on appeal has had a full and fair opportunity to present the case, including arguments for a new trial, the appellate court may appropriately instruct the district court to enter judgment against the jury-verdict winner. "

Director, Office Of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department Of Labor v. Greenwich Collieries

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:23:47 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

93-744

Petitioner

Director, Office Of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department Of Labor

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Greenwich Collieries et al.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Rehnquist Court (1993-1994)

Decided By

Rehnquist Court (1993-1994)

Opinion

512 U.S. 267 (1994)

Argued

Monday, April 25, 1994

Decided

Monday, June 20, 1994

Advocates

Mark E. Solomons (on behalf of the Respondents)

Edward C. DuMont (on behalf of the Petitioner)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Greenwich Collieries, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Administrative Procedure, or Administrative Orders Review

None

Mullins Coal Co. v. Director, Owcp

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:25:26 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

86-327

Petitioner

Mullins Coal Co.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Director, Owcp

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Rehnquist Court (1987-1988)

Decided By

Rehnquist Court (1987-1988)

Opinion

484 U.S. 135 (1987)

Argued

Wednesday, October 14, 1987

Decided

Monday, December 14, 1987

Advocates

Michael K. Kellogg (on behalf of the federal respondent in support of the petitioners)

Mark E. Solomons (on behalf of the petitioners)

C. Randall Lowe (on behalf of the respondents)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Mullins Coal Co., 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 30 U.S.C. 901

None

U.S. Ind./Fed. Sheet Metal, Inc. v. Director, Owcp

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:32:23 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

80-518

Petitioner

U.S. Ind./Fed. Sheet Metal, Inc.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Director, Owcp

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Burger Court (1981-1986)

Decided By

Burger Court (1981-1986)

Opinion

455 U.S. 608 (1982)

Argued

Tuesday, October 6, 1981

Decided

Tuesday, March 23, 1982

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for U.S. Ind./Fed. Sheet Metal, Inc., 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Longshoremen and Harbor Workers' Compensation

None

Norfolk & Western R. Co. v. Liepelt

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:11:01 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

78-1323

Petitioner

Norfolk & Western R. Co.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Liepelt

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Burger Court (1975-1981)

Decided By

Burger Court (1975-1981)

Opinion

444 U.S. 490 (1980)

Argued

Monday, November 5, 1979

Decided

Tuesday, February 19, 1980

Advocates

Howard J. Trienens (on behalf of the Petitioner)

Richard S. Fleisher (on behalf of the Respondent)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for Norfolk & Western R. Co., 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Kelley v. Southern Pacific Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:33:17 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

73-1270

Petitioner

Kelley

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Southern Pacific Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Burger Court (1972-1975)

Decided By

Burger Court (1972-1975)

Opinion

419 U.S. 318 (1974)

Argued

Tuesday, October 22, 1974

Decided

Monday, December 23, 1974

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Kelley, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Richardson v. Perales

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:19:03 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

108

Petitioner

Richardson

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Perales

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Burger Court (1970-1971)

Decided By

Burger Court (1970-1971)

Opinion

402 U.S. 389 (1971)

Argued

Wednesday, January 13, 1971

Decided

Monday, May 3, 1971

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Richardson, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Social Security, as amended, including Social Security Disability Benefits Reform Act, but excluding Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, and Aid to Families with Dependent Children

None

Grunenthal v. Long Island R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:39:25 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Grunenthal

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Long Island R. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1967-1969)

Decided By

Warren Court (1967-1969)

Opinion

393 U.S. 156 (1968)

Argued

Thursday, October 24, 1968

Decided

Monday, November 18, 1968

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for Grunenthal, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Neely v. Eby Construction Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:42:17 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Neely

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Eby Construction Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1965-1967)

Decided By

Warren Court (1965-1967)

Opinion

386 U.S. 317 (1967)

Argued

Monday, January 16, 1967

Decided

Monday, March 20, 1967

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Eby Construction Co., 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 7: Seventh Amendment

None

Mercer v. Theriot

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:34:44 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

336

Petitioner

Mercer

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Theriot

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1962-1965)

Decided By

Warren Court (1962-1965)

Opinion

377 U.S. 152 (1964)

Argued

Wednesday, April 22, 1964

Decided

Monday, May 4, 1964

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

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

None

Fitzgerald v. United States Lines

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:38:28 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

463

Petitioner

Fitzgerald

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States Lines

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1962-1965)

Decided By

Warren Court (1962-1965)

Opinion

374 U.S. 16 (1963)

Argued

Thursday, April 18, 1963

Decided

Monday, June 10, 1963

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Fitzgerald, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Jones, or Death on the High Seas

None

Shenker v. Baltimore & Ohio R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:38:20 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

414

Petitioner

Shenker

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Baltimore & Ohio R. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1962-1965)

Decided By

Warren Court (1962-1965)

Opinion

374 U.S. 1 (1963)

Argued

Wednesday, April 17, 1963

Decided

Monday, June 10, 1963

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Shenker, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Basham v. Pennsylvania R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:38:21 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

512

Petitioner

Basham

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Pennsylvania R. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1962-1965)

Decided By

Warren Court (1962-1965)

Opinion

372 U.S. 699 (1963)

Argued

Tuesday, March 19, 1963

Decided

Monday, April 15, 1963

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Basham, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Gallick v. Baltimore & Ohio R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:38:24 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Gallick

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Baltimore & Ohio R. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1962-1965)

Decided By

Warren Court (1962-1965)

Opinion

372 U.S. 108 (1963)

Argued

Monday, December 10, 1962

Decided

Monday, February 18, 1963

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Gallick, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Salem v. United States Lines Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:42:01 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

283

Petitioner

Salem

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States Lines Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1962)

Opinion

370 U.S. 31 (1962)

Argued

Monday, March 19, 1962

Decided

Monday, May 28, 1962

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Salem, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Jones, or Death on the High Seas

None

A. & G. Stevedores v. Ellerman Lines

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:41:49 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

282

Petitioner

A. & G. Stevedores

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Ellerman Lines

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1962)

Opinion

369 U.S. 355 (1962)

Argued

Tuesday, February 20, 1962

Decided

Monday, April 2, 1962

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for A. & G. Stevedores, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 7: Seventh Amendment

None

Smith v. Butler

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:38:06 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

313

Petitioner

Smith

Respondent

Butler

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

366 U.S. 161 (1961)

Argued

March 27-28, 1961

Decided

Monday, April 24, 1961

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Butler, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Maynard v. Durham & S. R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:38:01 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

183

Petitioner

Maynard

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Durham & S. R. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

365 U.S. 160 (1961)

Argued

Thursday, January 12, 1961

Decided

Monday, February 20, 1961

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Maynard, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

New York, N. H. & H. R. Co. v. Henagan

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:37:59 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

New York, N. H. & H. R. Co.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Henagan

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

364 U.S. 441 (1960)

Argued

Tuesday, November 8, 1960

Decided

Monday, November 21, 1960

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for New York, N. H. & H. R. Co., 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Michalic v. Cleveland Tankers, Inc.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:37:43 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Michalic

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Cleveland Tankers, Inc.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

364 U.S. 325 (1960)

Argued

Thursday, October 20, 1960

Decided

Monday, November 7, 1960

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Michalic, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Jones, or Death on the High Seas

None

Ward v. Atlantic Coast Line R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:30:34 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

485

Petitioner

Ward

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Atlantic Coast Line R. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

362 U.S. 396 (1960)

Argued

Thursday, March 31, 1960

Decided

Monday, April 18, 1960

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Ward, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Davis v. Virginian R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:30:38 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Davis

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Virginian R. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

361 U.S. 354 (1960)

Argued

Thursday, December 10, 1959

Decided

Monday, January 25, 1960

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Davis, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Inman v. Baltimore & Ohio R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:30:22 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Inman

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Baltimore & Ohio R. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

361 U.S. 138 (1959)

Argued

Thursday, November 12, 1959

Decided

Monday, December 14, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Baltimore & Ohio R. Co., 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Sentilles v. Inter-Caribbean Corp.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:30:37 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Sentilles

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Inter-Caribbean Corp.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Decided By

Warren Court (1958-1962)

Opinion

361 U.S. 107 (1959)

Argued

Monday, October 19, 1959

Decided

Monday, November 23, 1959

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Sentilles, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Jones, or Death on the High Seas

None

Baker v. Texas & P. R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:29:28 +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

Glus v. Brooklyn Eastern Terminal

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:29:15 +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

Dick v. New York Life Ins. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:29:02 +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

Mcallister v. Magnolia Petro. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:29:48 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Mcallister

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Magnolia Petro. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Decided By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Opinion

357 U.S. 221 (1958)

Argued

Tuesday, April 1, 1958

Decided

Monday, June 23, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Mcallister, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Jones, or Death on the High Seas

None

Grimes v. Raymond Concrete Pile Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:29:34 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

456

Petitioner

Grimes

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Raymond Concrete Pile Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Decided By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Opinion

356 U.S. 252 (1958)

Argued

Monday, March 10, 1958

Decided

Monday, April 7, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Grimes, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 42 U.S.C. 1654

None

Byrd v. Blue Ridge Cooperative

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:29:47 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Byrd

Respondent

Blue Ridge Cooperative

Heard By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Decided By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Opinion

356 U.S. 525 (1958)

Argued

Tuesday, January 28, 1958

Reargued:

April 28-29, 1958

Decided

Monday, May 19, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

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

None

Weyerhaeuser S. S. Co. v. Nacirema Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:29:46 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Weyerhaeuser S. S. Co.

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Nacirema Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Decided By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Opinion

355 U.S. 563 (1958)

Argued

Monday, January 6, 1958

Decided

Monday, March 3, 1958

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Weyerhaeuser S. S. Co., 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

None

Arnold v. Panhandle & S. F. R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:26:03 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

240

Petitioner

Arnold

Respondent

Panhandle & S. F. R. Co.

Heard By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Decided By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Opinion

353 U.S. 360 (1957)

Argued

April 24-25, 1957

Decided

Monday, May 13, 1957

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Arnold, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Peak v. United States

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:25:47 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

491

Petitioner

Peak

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

United States

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1957)

Decided By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Opinion

353 U.S. 43 (1957)

Argued

Thursday, February 28, 1957

Decided

Monday, March 25, 1957

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Peak, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 38 U.S.C. 810

None

Senko v. Lacrosse Dredging Corp.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:25:54 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Senko

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Lacrosse Dredging Corp.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1956-1957)

Decided By

Warren Court (1956-1957)

Opinion

352 U.S. 370 (1957)

Argued

Wednesday, December 12, 1956

Decided

Monday, February 25, 1957

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Senko, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Jones, or Death on the High Seas

None

Ferguson v. Moore-Mccormack Lines

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:28:53 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Ferguson

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Moore-Mccormack Lines

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1956-1957)

Decided By

Warren Court (1956-1957)

Opinion

352 U.S. 521 (1957)

Argued

Monday, December 10, 1956

Decided

Monday, February 25, 1957

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Ferguson, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Herdman v. Pennsylvania R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:28:51 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Herdman

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Pennsylvania R. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1956-1957)

Decided By

Warren Court (1956-1957)

Opinion

352 U.S. 518 (1957)

Argued

Tuesday, December 4, 1956

Decided

Monday, February 25, 1957

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Pennsylvania R. Co., 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Webb v. Illinois Central R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:26:03 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Webb

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Illinois Central R. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1956-1957)

Decided By

Warren Court (1956-1957)

Opinion

352 U.S. 512 (1957)

Argued

Monday, December 3, 1956

Decided

Monday, February 25, 1957

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Webb, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Rogers v. Missouri Pacific R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:28:53 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Rogers

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Missouri Pacific R. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1956-1957)

Decided By

Warren Court (1956-1957)

Opinion

352 U.S. 500 (1957)

Argued

Wednesday, November 7, 1956

Decided

Monday, February 25, 1957

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Rogers, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

None

Schulz v. Pennsylvania R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:25:22 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

282

Petitioner

Schulz

Respondent

Pennsylvania R. Co.

Heard By

Warren Court (1955-1956)

Decided By

Warren Court (1955-1956)

Opinion

350 U.S. 523 (1956)

Argued

March 27-28, 1956

Decided

Monday, April 9, 1956

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Schulz, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Jones, or Death on the High Seas

None

Shields v. Atlantic Coast Line R. Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:25:36 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

150

Petitioner

Shields

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Atlantic Coast Line R. Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1955-1956)

Decided By

Warren Court (1955-1956)

Opinion

350 U.S. 318 (1956)

Argued

Thursday, January 19, 1956

Decided

Monday, February 27, 1956

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Shields, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 45 U.S.C. 11

None

Neese v. Southern Railway Co.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:25:23 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Neese

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Southern Railway Co.

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1955-1956)

Decided By

Warren Court (1955-1956)

Opinion

350 U.S. 77 (1955)

Argued

Monday, November 7, 1955

Decided

Monday, November 21, 1955

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

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

None

Sacher v. Association Of The Bar

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:30:09 +0000

Case Basics

Docket No.

307

Petitioner

Sacher

Petitioner Type

Petitioner

Respondent

Association Of The Bar

Respondent Type

Respondent

Heard By

Warren Court (1953-1954)

Decided By

Warren Court (1953-1954)

Opinion

347 U.S. 388 (1954)

Argued

Thursday, March 11, 1954

Decided

Monday, April 5, 1954

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

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

None