Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Co. v. Elbert

348 U.S. 48 (1954)

LUMBERMEN'S MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.

v.

ELBERT.

No. 11.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued October 14, 1954.

Decided December 6, 1954.

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

Charles L. Mayer argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief was Joseph H. Jackson.

John M. Madison and Whitfield Jack argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

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