Historical Events tagged with "state law"
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Supreme Court's Landmark Erie Railroad Ruling
In a pivotal case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Tompkins over Erie Railroad. This case challenged the notion of federal common law's supremacy and redefined how federal and state jurisdictions interact in tort claims. Tompkins, who suffered injuries after an accident involving Erie Railroad in Pennsylvania, contended that state law should govern his claim rather than federal common law. The Court's decision abruptly shifted the legal landscape regarding the application of law in diversity cases, emphasizing that federal courts must apply state law in these circumstances.
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