1842/01/25

       The Supreme Court, of the federal united States, decides Swift v. Tyson: federal courts that must decide a controversy not specifically addressed by a State legislature have the authority to develop federal common law.

       [added 9/7/2026]

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Swift v. Tyson – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swift_v._Tyson

 

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