Cardillo v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

330 U.S. 469 · Decided March 10, 1947 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Cardillo v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. was decided on March 10, 1947 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Frank Murphy 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

Cardillo, Deputy Commissioner, United States Employees' Compensation Commission, v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1946-066, docket 1946-066-01.

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