Clark v. Uebersee Finanz-Korporation, A. G.

332 U.S. 480 · Decided December 8, 1947 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Clark v. Uebersee Finanz-Korporation, A. G. was decided on December 8, 1947 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Due process, takings clause” in the Due Process area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Fred M. Vinson.

Full case caption

Clark, Attorney General, as Successor to the Alien Property Custodian, v. Uebersee Finanz-Korporation, A. G.

SCDB identifiers: case 1947-011, docket 1947-011-01.

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