What happened in this case?
An appeal in the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit between Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Ry. Co. and Hall. The court issued a decision on May 3, 1934.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Ry. Co. v Hall, No. 7003 (5th Cir.)
- Docket
- 7003
Where this case stands
The appeals court upheld part of the lower court's decision and overturned part.
- Who won?
Neither side won outright. The court agreed with the lower court on some points and disagreed on others.
- What did the court decide?
In the court's words:
“Accordingly the judgment of the District Court is affirmed as to Hall but reversed as to Uvalde county without costs of appeal, with direction to vacate the verdict on the cross-action and to dismiss the cross-action for want of jurisdiction.”
- What does it mean?
Parts of the lower court's ruling stand and parts do not. The case goes back to the lower court to continue in line with this ruling. Read the opinion to see which. 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?
4 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 May 3, 1934. The full text of the opinion is available on this page.
Understand this case
Case record
Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Ry. Co. v Hall is Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit case number 7003. Jurvio currently provides 1 readable court document for this case.
Decision lineup
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Cited by 4
4 cases on Jurvio cite this case
- McComb v. McCormack · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ·
- Lewis v. United Air Lines Transport Corporation · District Court, D. Connecticut ·
- Tullgren v. Jasper · District Court, D. Maryland ·
- City of Waco, Tex. v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ·
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Court opinion
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- Court opinion
GALVESTON, HARRISBURG & SAN ANTONIO RY. CO. v. HALL Et Al. — majority