Anderson v. Yungkau

329 U.S. 482 · Decided January 13, 1947 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Anderson v. Yungkau was decided on January 13, 1947 by a vote of 5–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Federal rules of civil procedure” in the Judicial Power area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Stanley F. Reed, Fred M. Vinson.

Full case caption

Anderson, Receiver, v. Yungkau, Executor, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1946-034, docket 1946-034-01.

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