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James S. Coburn, Grace K. Hugh v. Aetna Life Insurance Company

Citation: 302 U.S. 739Docket: 432

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; November 7, 1937; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of the United States reviewed the case involving James S. Coburn, Grace K. Hugh, and others as petitioners against Aetna Life Insurance Company and others. The Court issued its decision on November 8, 1937. The petitioners were represented by attorneys George D. Welles and Fred E. Fuller from Toledo, Ohio. The case originated from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, with an earlier opinion referenced as Cramer v. Phoenix Mut. Life Ins. Co., 91 F. (2d) 141. The Supreme Court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari, indicating that it would not review the lower court's decision. Additionally, a rehearing request was also denied, with the notation of the rehearing denial recorded as 302 U.S. 778, 58 S.Ct. 263, 82 L.Ed. 571.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Rehearing Request

Application: The Supreme Court also refused to reconsider its decision not to hear the case, as indicated by the denial of the rehearing request.

Reasoning: Additionally, a rehearing request was also denied, with the notation of the rehearing denial recorded as 302 U.S. 778, 58 S.Ct. 263, 82 L.Ed. 571.

Denial of Writ of Certiorari

Application: The Supreme Court declined to review the decision of the lower court, thus leaving the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling in place.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari, indicating that it would not review the lower court's decision.