Brownell v. Chase National Bank of New York

352 U.S. 36 · Decided November 19, 1956 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Brownell v. Chase National Bank of New York was decided on November 19, 1956 unanimously (7–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Standing, miscellaneous” in the Judicial Power area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Tom C. Clark, John M. Harlan II.

Full case caption

Brownell, Attorney General, Successor to the Alien Property Custodian, v. Chase National Bank of New York, Trustee, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1956-005, docket 1956-005-01.

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