What happened in this case?
An appeal in the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit between Meadows and Continental Assur. Co. The court issued a decision on Mar 23, 1937.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Meadows v Continental Assur. Co., No. No. 7935 (5th Cir.)
- Docket
- No. 7935
Where this case stands
The appeals court upheld the lower court's decision.
- Who won?
The side that won in the lower court won again. The court left the lower court's decision in place.
- What did the court decide?
In the court's words:
“The judgment is accordingly affirmed.”
- What does it mean?
The lower court's ruling stands. This is a published opinion, so it is Binding precedentEarlier authority that a court generally must follow.Learn more about binding precedent → for courts in this circuit.
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Why does this case matter?
2 court opinions on Jurvio cite this case, which shows other courts have relied on or discussed it.
What was the ruling or outcome?
The court issued its decision on Mar 23, 1937. The full text of the opinion is available on this page.
Understand this case
Case record
Meadows v Continental Assur. Co. is Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit case number No. 7935. Jurvio currently provides 1 readable court document for this case.
Decision lineup
SibleyOpinion type: Majority opinionThe opinion expressing the reasoning supported by most judges deciding the case.Learn more about majority opinion →
Cases cited 2
Cites 2 cases · all on Jurvio
- McCampbell v. New York Life Ins. · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ·
- Ratliff v. Kentucky Home Mut. Life Ins. · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ·
Cited by 2
2 cases on Jurvio cite this case
- Kansas City Life Ins. v. Lipsey · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ·
- Rosenthal v. New York Life Ins. · Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ·
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Documents and argument
Court opinion
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- Court opinion
MEADOWS v. CONTINENTAL ASSUR. CO. — majority