United States National Bank v. Chase National Bank

331 U.S. 28 · Decided April 14, 1947 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States National Bank v. Chase National Bank was decided on April 14, 1947 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Frank Murphy 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

United States National Bank et al. v. Chase National Bank et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1946-087, docket 1946-087-01.

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