What happened in this case?
An appeal in the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit between Michigan Cent. R. and Zimmerman. The court issued a decision on Feb. 14, 1928.
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Michigan Cent. R. v Zimmerman, No. No. 4858 (6th Cir.)
- Docket
- No. 4858
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 ease 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?
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 Feb. 14, 1928. The full text of the opinion is available on this page.
Understand this case
Case record
Michigan Cent. R. v Zimmerman is Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit case number No. 4858. Jurvio currently provides 2 readable court documents for this case.
Decision lineup
KnappenOpinion type: Dissenting opinionA separate opinion disagreeing with the court's result or reasoning.Learn more about dissenting opinion →
Cases cited 4
Cites 4 cases · all on Jurvio
- Louisville & N. R. v. Lankford · Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ·
- Pocahontas Consol. Collieries Co. v. Johnson · Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ·
- Farmers and Mechanics Sav. Bank of Minneapolis v. Minnesota · Supreme Court of the United States ·
- Crucible Steel Forge Co. v. Moir · Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ·
Cited by 2
2 cases on Jurvio cite this case
- Wiget v. Becker · Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ·
- Norfolk & W. Ry. Co. v. Kratzer · Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ·
Available court materials
Documents and argument
Court opinion
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- Court opinion
MICHIGAN CENT. R. CO. v. ZIMMERMAN — dissent
- Court opinion
MICHIGAN CENT. R. CO. v. ZIMMERMAN — majority