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Fidelity & Casualty Co. v. D. N. Morrison Construction Co.

Citations: 293 U.S. 534; 55 S. Ct. 348Docket: No. 560

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; January 7, 1935; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The appeal has been dismissed due to the absence of a substantial federal question, as per the motion of the appellee. The decision cites several precedents, including Parsons v. Federal Realty Corp. (105 Fla. 105; 143 So. 912), and various U.S. Supreme Court cases such as Mutual Life Ins. Co. v. Hilton-Green (241 U.S. 613, 623), American Fire Ins. Co. v. King Lumber Co. (250 U.S. 2, 10-11, 13-14), and Orient Ins. Co. v. Daggs (172 U.S. 557, 565-566), among others. These citations support the court's conclusion that the appeal lacks sufficient grounds for consideration.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal of Appeal for Lack of Substantial Federal Question

Application: The appeal was dismissed because it did not present a substantial federal question, as supported by precedents.

Reasoning: The appeal has been dismissed due to the absence of a substantial federal question, as per the motion of the appellee.

Use of Precedents in Dismissing Appeals

Application: The court cited multiple precedents to justify the dismissal of the appeal, indicating that established case law supports the conclusion reached.

Reasoning: The decision cites several precedents, including Parsons v. Federal Realty Corp. (105 Fla. 105; 143 So. 912), and various U.S. Supreme Court cases such as Mutual Life Ins. Co. v. Hilton-Green (241 U.S. 613, 623), American Fire Ins. Co. v. King Lumber Co. (250 U.S. 2, 10-11, 13-14), and Orient Ins. Co. v. Daggs (172 U.S. 557, 565-566), among others.