Appalachian Coals v. United States

Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the Western District of Virginia.

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Messrs. William J. Donovan, of Washington, D.C., and E. L. Greever, of Tazewell, Va., for appellants.

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The Attorney General and Mr. John LordO'Brian, of Washington, D.C., for the United States.

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Mr. Chief Justice HUGHES delivered the opinion of the Court.