McAdams v. McSurely et Ux.

438 U.S. 189 · Decided June 26, 1978 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

McAdams v. McSurely et Ux. was decided on June 26, 1978 unanimously (9–0). SCDB codes the disposition as “petition denied or appeal dismissed.” The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “No merits, writ improvidently granted” in the Judicial Power area.

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Full case caption

McAdams, Executor, et al. v. McSurely et Ux.

SCDB identifiers: case 1977-144, docket 1977-144-01.

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