Federal Marine Terminals, Inc. v. Burnside Shipping Co., Ltd.

394 U.S. 404 · Decided April 1, 1969 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Federal Marine Terminals, Inc. v. Burnside Shipping Co., Ltd. was decided on April 1, 1969 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Liability, miscellaneous” in the Economic Activity area.

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Federal Marine Terminals, Inc. v. Burnside Shipping Co., Ltd.

SCDB identifiers: case 1968-068, docket 1968-068-01.

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