What happened in this case?
An appeal in the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit between Henderson and Jones. The court issued a decision on Mar 21, 1940.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Henderson v Jones, No. 9109 (5th Cir.)
- Docket
- 9109
Where this case stands
The appeals court reversed the lower court and sent the case back.
- Who won?
The side that appealed won, at least for now. The court ruled against the lower court's decision.
- What did the court decide?
In the court's words:
“The judgment is reversed and the cause remanded with direction to enter a judgment affirming the award of the Deputy Commissioner. Reversed and remanded.”
- What does it mean?
The lower court's ruling no longer stands. The case goes back to the lower court to continue in line with this ruling. 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?
13 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 21, 1940. The full text of the opinion is available on this page.
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Case record
Henderson v Jones is Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit case number 9109. Jurvio currently provides 1 readable court document for this case.
Decision lineup
McCORDOpinion 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
- Pullman Co. v. Knott · Supreme Court of the United States ·
- South Chicago Coal & Dock Co. v. Bassett · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ·
Cited by 13
13 cases on Jurvio cite this case
- Daffin v. Pape · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 110 F.2d 952
- Oldman Boiler Works, Inc. v. McManigal · District Court, W.D. New York · 110 F.2d 952
- Andersen v. Olympian Dredging Co. · District Court, N.D. California · 110 F.2d 952
- Ryan Stevedoring Co., Inc. v. Henderson · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ·
- Radcliff Gravel Co. v. Henderson · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ·
- Lockheed Overseas Corp. v. Pillsbury · District Court, S.D. California ·
- Warner Co. v. Norton · Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ·
- Henderson v. Pate Stevedoring Co. · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ·
- Henderson v. Glens Falls Indemnity Co. · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ·
- Braner v. Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal · District Court, E.D. New York · 110 F.2d 952
- Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York v. Henderson · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ·
- Carumbo v. Cape Cod SS Co. · Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ·
- Southern Pac. Co. v. Sheppeard · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ·
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Court opinion
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- Court opinion
HENDERSON, Deputy Com’r, v. JONES Et Al. — majority