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UNITED STATES v. YELLOW CAB CO.

No. 218.

340 U.S. 543 (1951)

UNITED STATES v. YELLOW CAB CO.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided February 26, 1951.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James L. Morrisson argued the causes for the United States. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Perlman and Paul A. Sweeney. Assistant Attorney General Morison was also on the brief in No. 218. Acting Assistant Attorney General Clapp was also on the brief in No. 204.

Frank F. Roberson argued the cause for petitioner in No. 204. With him on the brief were George D. Horning, Jr. and Joseph J. Smith, Jr.

Bernard G. Segal argued the cause for respondent in No. 218. With him on the brief were Wm. A. Schnader and James J. Leyden.

MR. JUSTICE BURTON delivered the opinion of the Court.

The question presented is whether the Federal Tort Claims Act1 empowers a United States District Court to require the United States to be impleaded as a third-party defendant and to answer the claim of a joint tort-feasor for contribution as if the United States were a private individual. For the reasons hereinafter stated, we hold that it does.

No. 218—YELLOW CAB CASE...

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