Guaranty Trust Company v. York

Guaranty Trust Company v. York by the Supreme Court of the United States Syllabus

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United States Supreme Court

326 U.S. 99

GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY  v.  YORK

 Argued: Jan. 3, 4, 1945. --- Decided: June 18, 1945

See 66 S.Ct. 7.

Mr. John W. Davis, of New York City, for petitioner.

Mr. Meyer Abrams, of Chicago, Ill., for respondent.

Mr. Justice FRANKFURTER delivered the opinion of the Court.

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