Case Briefs – 1960

Facts of the CaseUnder a Maine statute, whoever furnishes material for building a vessel has a lien on the vessel and on the… Continued

Facts of the Case”Section 202(n) of the Social Security Act (“Act”) provided for termination of benefits payable to, or in… Continued

Facts of the Case”Defendant Rudolph Ivanovich Abel (a.k.a. Mark, a.k.a. Martin Collins and Emil R. Goldfus) was suspected of… Continued

Facts of the CaseDespite the psychiatric testimony showing that defendant was not competent to stand to trial, defendant was… Continued

Why is the case important?Taxpayer Duberstein received a Cadillac from a long-time business acquaintance. At issue was whether the… Continued

Why is the case important?Plaintiffs, citizens of Illinois, brought suit for patent infringement against a Texas corporation in… Continued

Why is the case important?Defendant Jones was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter of his friend’s 10-month-old baby where… Continued

Why is the case important?Defendants had intercourse with a corpse believing the girl to be alive. Defendants contested the charge… Continued

PETITIONER:WilsonRESPONDENT:SchnettlerLOCATION:Eagle Coffee ShoppeDOCKET NO.: 182DECIDED BY: Warren Court (1958-1962)LOWER COURT:… Continued

PETITIONER:Frank Wilkinson RESPONDENT:United StatesLOCATION: District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta… Continued