What happened in this case?
An appeal in the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit between Jones and George F. Getty Oil Co. The court issued a decision on Sep. 7, 1937.
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Jones v George F. Getty Oil Co., No. 1525 (10th Cir.)
- Docket
- 1525
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 of the lower 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?
1 court opinion on Jurvio cites this case, which shows other courts have relied on or discussed it.
What was the ruling or outcome?
The court issued its decision on Sep. 7, 1937. The full text of the opinion is available on this page.
Understand this case
Case record
Jones v George F. Getty Oil Co. is Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit case number 1525. Jurvio currently provides 1 readable court document for this case.
Decision lineup
WilliamsOpinion type: Majority opinionThe opinion expressing the reasoning supported by most judges deciding the case.Learn more about majority opinion →
Cases cited 6
Cites 6 cases · all on Jurvio
- Wirl Television Corp. v. United States · Supreme Court of the United States ·
- Brady v. Chicago & G. W. Ry. Co. · Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ·
- McLamb v. E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co. · Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ·
- Harrell v. Atlas Portland Cement Co. · Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ·
- Madonna v. Wheeling Steel Corp. · Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ·
- Wisinger v. White Oil Corp. · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ·
Cited by 1
1 case on Jurvio cite this case
- Robertson v. Yazoo & M. V. R. Co. · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ·
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Documents and argument
Court opinion
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- Court opinion
JONES Et Al. v. GEORGE F. GETTY OIL CO. — majority