What happened in this case?
An appeal in the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit between Girard Trust Co. and United States. The court issued a decision on Mar 9, 1948.
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Girard Trust Co. v United States, No. 9385 (3d Cir.)
- Docket
- 9385
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 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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What was the ruling or outcome?
The court issued its decision on Mar 9, 1948. The full text of the opinion is available on this page.
Understand this case
Case record
Girard Trust Co. v United States is Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit case number 9385. Jurvio currently provides 1 readable court document for this case.
Decision lineup
McLAUGHLINOpinion 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
- Emery v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue · Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ·
- Motor Products Corp. v. Commissioner · United States Board of Tax Appeals ·
- Speedway Water Co. v. United States · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ·
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- Court opinion
Girard Trust Co. v. United States — majority