Fleming v. Mohawk Wrecking & Lumber Co.

331 U.S. 111 · Decided April 28, 1947 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Fleming v. Mohawk Wrecking & Lumber Co. was decided on April 28, 1947 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Subconstitutional fair procedure, miscellaneous” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Full case caption

Fleming, Temporary Controls Administrator, v. Mohawk Wrecking & Lumber Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1946-092, docket 1946-092-01.

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