Fahey v. Mallonee

332 U.S. 245 · Decided June 23, 1947 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Fahey v. Mallonee was decided on June 23, 1947 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Robert H. Jackson wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Bankruptcy” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

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Full case caption

Fahey, Federal Home Loan Bank Commissioner, et al. v. Mallonee et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1946-136, docket 1946-136-01.

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