United States v. Caltex (Philippines), Inc.

344 U.S. 149 · Decided December 8, 1952 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Caltex (Philippines), Inc. was decided on December 8, 1952 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Due process, takings clause” in the Due Process area.

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Full case caption

United States v. Caltex (Philippines), Inc. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1952-017, docket 1952-017-01.

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