Watson v. Commissioner

345 U.S. 544 (1953)

WATSON ET AL.

v.

COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE.

No. 290.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued February 2, 1953.

Decided May 18, 1953.

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT.

Arthur McGregor argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the brief was A. Calder Mackay.

Ellis N. Slack argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Cummings, Assistant Attorney General Lyon and Hilbert P. Zarky.

Chester H. Ferguson and George W. Ericksen filed a brief for Edwards et al., as amici curiae, supporting petitioners.

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