Mecom v. Fitzsimmons Drilling Co.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1931-11-23

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Mr. Justice Roberts delivered the opinion of the Court. Smith, a citizen- and resident of Oklahoma, died as a result of injuries alleged to have been negligently inflicted by the respondents. His widow was appointed administratrix of his estate by an Oklahoma probate court, and, as such, instituted an action for damages in a district court of that state, again…

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