Illinois Ex Rel. Gordon v. Campbell

This case was companion to Illinois ex rel. Gordon v. United States, 328 U. S. 8, decided last term, but brings for settlement other problems raised by a conflict of claims between the United States and the State of Illinois. The conflict concerns whether one or the other claimant is entitled to priority of payment from assets of a common debtor. The Illinois Supreme Court dealt with both cases in a single opinion. 391 Ill. 29, 62 N. E. 2d 537. Certiorari was granted in each. 327 U. S. 771; 327 U. S. 772. On the same day that Illinois ex rel. Gordon v. United States, supra, was decided, this…