Davis Clanton v. C.I.T. Corporation ( 1939 )


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  • The opinion of the Court was delivered by

    Mr. Justice Bonham.

    The cardinal question in this case is this: Does the complaint show a separable controversy between residents of different states, which entitles the defendant to have the case removed to the Federal Court for trial?

    *158 The matter was heard by Hon. T. D. Tide, Judge of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, who granted the order for the removal of the cause to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of South Carolina. Erom his decree, this appeal comes to us.

    The well-considered order of Judge Tide meets our approval. Tet it be reported.

    Judgment affirmed.

    Mr. Chiee Justice Stabler and Messrs. Justices Baker and Eishburne concur. Mr. Justice Carter did not participate on account of illness.

Document Info

Docket Number: 14855

Judges: Bonham, Chiee, Stabler, Messrs, Baker, Eishburne, Carter

Filed Date: 4/5/1939

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 11/14/2024