Legal Opinion

Bisso v. Inland Waterways Corp.

Supreme Court of the United States

Decided May 16, 1955No. 50Published

1Opinion of the Court 1

349 U.S. 85 (1955)

BISSO, RECEIVER,

v.

INLAND WATERWAYS CORPORATION.

No. 50.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued February 28, 1955.

Decided May 16, 1955.

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

Eberhard P. Deutsch argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief was Rene H. Himel, Jr.

Ralph S. Spritzer argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Sobeloff, Assistant Attorney General Burger and Samuel D. Slade.

Selim B. Lemle filed a brief for the American Barge Line, Inc. et al., as amici curiae, urging affirmance.

2Opinion of the Court · BlackJustice Black

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3Cases cited68 opinions

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  2. Wilburn Boat Co. v. Fireman's Fund InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1955
  3. Liverpool & Great Western Steam Co. v. Phenix InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1889
  4. Railroad Co. v. LockwoodSupreme Court of the United States · 1873
  5. Halcyon Lines v. Haenn Ship Ceiling & Refitting Corp.Supreme Court of the United States · 1952

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