What happened in this case?
An appeal in the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit between Frankel and Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard. The court issued a decision on Dec. 26, 1942.
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Frankel v Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard, No. 5007 (4th Cir.)
- Docket
- 5007
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:
“Accordingly, the judgment of the District Court is 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 Dec. 26, 1942. The full text of the opinion is available on this page.
Understand this case
Case record
Frankel v Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard is Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit case number 5007. Jurvio currently provides 1 readable court document for this case.
Decision lineup
DobieOpinion type: Majority opinionThe opinion expressing the reasoning supported by most judges deciding the case.Learn more about majority opinion →
Cases cited 3
Cites 3 cases · all on Jurvio
- Western Un. Tel. Co. v. Esteve Bros. & Co. · Supreme Court of the United States ·
- Pullman Co. v. Knott · Supreme Court of the United States ·
- AB Kirschbaum Co. v. Walling · Supreme Court of the United States ·
Cited by 2
2 cases on Jurvio cite this case
- Shannon v. Massachusetts Bonding & Ins. Co. · District Court, W.D. Louisiana ·
- Ford v. Parker · District Court, D. Maryland ·
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Court opinion
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- Court opinion
FRANKEL v. BETHLEHEM-FAIRFIELD SHIPYARD, Inc. — majority