Atlantic & Gulf Stevedores, Inc. v. Ellerman Lines, Ltd.

369 U.S. 355 · Decided April 2, 1962 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Atlantic & Gulf Stevedores, Inc. v. Ellerman Lines, Ltd. was decided on April 2, 1962 by a vote of 6–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Sufficiency of evidence in injury or death compensation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Atlantic & Gulf Stevedores, Inc., v. Ellerman Lines, Ltd., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1961-053, docket 1961-053-01.

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