Case Briefs - 1961

Facts of the CaseWith the consent of Chapman’s landlord, Georgia law enforcement officers entered--through an unlocked... Continued

Facts of the CasePetitioner was convicted of obstructing commerce by extortion and conspiracy to obstruct commerce by extortion in... Continued

Facts of the Case"In Louisiana places of business that catered to both white and African-American patrons, petitioners Garner and... Continued

Facts of the CaseDefendants were involved in the business of professional boxing and fight promotion. Their technique for... Continued

Facts of the CaseDefendant Arthur Culombe was a 33-year-old illiterate man with intellectual disabilities of the moron class who... Continued

Facts of the CaseAppellants were members of the Orthodox Jewish Faith, which required the closing of their places of business and... Continued

Facts of the CaseBell pleaded guilty to two counts of violating § 2 of the Mann Act,, by allegedly knowingly transporting in... Continued

Why is the case important?The Appellants, several couples and their physician (Appellants), brought suit, seeking the overturn of... Continued

Why is the case important?The Appellant, Burton (Appellant), brought an action under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth... Continued

PETITIONER:Edward Yellin RESPONDENT:United StatesLOCATION:Labor Union ProtestDOCKET NO.: 35DECIDED BY: Warren Court... Continued