United States v. Patten

Ordered for reargument before full bench April 29. 1912.

Reargued October 23 and 24, 1912.

Decided January 6, 1913.

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Former Solicitor General Lehmann and Solicitor General Bullitt for plaintiff in error.

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Messrs. George P. Merrick, Henry Wollman, William E. Church for defendant in error.

Messrs. John C. Spooner, Joseph P. Colton, Jr., and George Rublee for defendants in error.

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Mr. Justice Van Devanter delivered the opinion of the court: