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· 5/9/1961

John N. Thompson v. United States

Citations

  • 291 F.2d 67
  • 4 Fed. R. Serv. 2d 187
  • 1961 U.S. App. LEXIS 4571

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  • “A motion for summary judgment lies whenever there is no genuine issue as to any material fact. It is not a substitute for a motion to dismiss for want of jurisdiction. If the court lacks jurisdiction it cannot render a judgment but must enter an order dismissing the action.”

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Judges: Mure, Pickett, Kerr

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