Legal Opinion
Lathan v. Edwards
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided June 30, 1941No. 9663PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FOSTER, Circuit Judge.
In this case the material facts, which are undisputed, are these. Will Lathan, a colored World War veteran, died intestate in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, where he was domiciled. His succession was opened in the Second District Court of Bienville Parish and Julia Lathan was appointed and qualified as administratrix, for the purpose of collecting on a policy of life insurance, issued to him by the United States as a soldier. The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. became the surety on her official bond. The insurance, amounting to $5,259.81 was collected and…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Simon v. Southern Railway Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1915
- McDaniel v. TraylorSupreme Court of the United States · 1905
- Taylor v. AllenSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1920
- Lange v. RichouxSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1834
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3Cited by8 opinions
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- Hibbert v. MuddLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1966
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