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Julian Messner, Inc. v. Spahn

Citations: 387 U.S. 239; 87 S. Ct. 1706; 18 L. Ed. 2d 744; 1967 U.S. LEXIS 1407Docket: 1154

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; May 22, 1967; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of the United States granted the Authors League of America, Inc. the motion to file a brief as amicus curiae in the case of Julian Messner, Inc. v. Warren E. Spahn. The Court vacated the judgment and remanded the case to the Court of Appeals of New York for further consideration, specifically referencing the precedent set in Time, Inc. v. Hill. Chief Justice and Justice Fortas expressed their view to dismiss the appeal due to the absence of a substantial federal question.

Legal Issues Addressed

Amicus Curiae Participation

Application: The Supreme Court allowed the Authors League of America, Inc. to participate in the case as an amicus curiae, indicating the importance of external opinions in the judicial process.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of the United States granted the Authors League of America, Inc. the motion to file a brief as amicus curiae in the case of Julian Messner, Inc. v. Warren E. Spahn.

Substantial Federal Question Requirement

Application: The opinion highlights the necessity of a substantial federal question for the Supreme Court's jurisdiction, as noted by the Chief Justice and Justice Fortas, who would have dismissed the appeal on these grounds.

Reasoning: Chief Justice and Justice Fortas expressed their view to dismiss the appeal due to the absence of a substantial federal question.

Vacating and Remanding Decisions

Application: The Supreme Court vacated the judgment of the lower court and remanded the case for reconsideration, demonstrating the Court's authority to require further analysis in light of new or existing precedents.

Reasoning: The Court vacated the judgment and remanded the case to the Court of Appeals of New York for further consideration, specifically referencing the precedent set in Time, Inc. v. Hill.