1938
88 years ago
General
U
Supreme Court delivers its opinion in Erie Railroad
April 25, 1938
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U.S. Supreme Court delivers its opinion in Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins and overturns a century of federal common law.
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U.S. Supreme Court delivers its opinion in Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins and overturns a century of federal common law.
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- April 25, 1938
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- 88
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