United States v. Munsingwear, Inc.

340 U.S. 36 · Decided November 13, 1950 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Munsingwear, Inc. was decided on November 13, 1950 by a vote of 8–1. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Collateral estoppel or res judicata” in the Judicial Power area.

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United States v. Munsingwear, Inc.

SCDB identifiers: case 1950-004, docket 1950-004-01.

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