Koster v. (American) Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.

330 U.S. 518 · Decided March 10, 1947 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Koster v. (American) Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co. was decided on March 10, 1947 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Robert H. Jackson wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Venue” in the Judicial Power area.

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Full case caption

Koster v. (American) Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 1946-069, docket 1946-069-01.

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