Riddell v. Monolith Portland Cement Co.

371 U.S. 537 · Decided January 14, 1963 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Riddell v. Monolith Portland Cement Co. was decided on January 14, 1963 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Federal taxation (Internal Revenue Code)” in the Federal Taxation area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Byron R. White.

Full case caption

Riddell, District Director of Internal Revenue, v. Monolith Portland Cement Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 1962-036, docket 1962-036-01.

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