Independent Warehouses, Inc. v. Scheele

331 U.S. 70 · Decided April 14, 1947 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Independent Warehouses, Inc. v. Scheele was decided on April 14, 1947 by a vote of 7–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Wiley B. Rutledge wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “State or local government tax” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Independent Warehouses, Inc. et al. v. Scheele, Recorder of the Township of Saddle River, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1946-089, docket 1946-089-01.

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