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October Term 1951 · decided Jan 2, 1952

Desper, Administratrix, v. Starved Rock Ferry Co.

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  • Desper v. Starved Rock Ferry Co., OT 1951, January 2, 1952.
  • Citation: 342 U.S. 187.
  • Vote: 7 to 2.
  • Issue area: Economic Activity.

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Decided 1952-01-02 (October Term 1951). Citation: 342 U.S. 187. Vote: 7–2. Issue area: Economic Activity. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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