Legal Opinion

Helm v. Zarecor

Supreme Court of the United States

Decided November 6, 1911No. 395PublishedCited by 67 opinions

APPEAL FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES ' FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE. The facts, which involve the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court of the United States in this case, are stated in the opinion. -

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hughes

The sole question presented by this appeal is with respect to the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court. ‘ —

The bill, as amended, was brought by certain ministers, ruling elders and laymen of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, citizens of States other than Tennessee, suing for themselves and for all the members of said church, against individuals, citizens of Tennessee, described as representing not only their own interests but also those of all the members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and “The Board of Publication of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,” a…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Watson v. JonesSupreme Court of the United States · 1872
  2. Hawes v. OaklandSupreme Court of the United States · 1882
  3. Meyer v. Construction CompanySupreme Court of the United States · 1879
  4. Pacific Railroad v. KetchumSupreme Court of the United States · 1880
  5. City of Dawson v. Columbia Avenue Saving Fund, Safe Deposit, Title & Trust Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1905

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3Cited by67 opinions

  1. Smith v. SperlingSupreme Court of the United States · 1957
  2. Indianapolis v. Chase Nat. BankSupreme Court of the United States · 1941
  3. City of Indianapolis v. Chase National BankSupreme Court of the United States · 1941
  4. Sutton v. EnglishSupreme Court of the United States · 1918
  5. State Farm Mut. Automobile Ins. Co. v. HugeeCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1940

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