HANNA v. PLUMER

No. 171.

380 U.S. 460 (1965)

HANNA v. PLUMER, EXECUTOR.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 26, 1965.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Albert P. Zabin argued the cause for petitioner, pro hac vice, by special leave of Court. With him on the brief was George Welch.

James J. Fitzpatrick argued the cause for respondent. On the brief were Alfred E. LoPresti and James T. Connolly.


MR. CHIEF JUSTICE WARREN delivered the opinion of the Court.

The question to be decided is whether, in a civil action where the jurisdiction of the United States district court is based upon diversity of citizenship between the parties, service of process shall be made in the manner prescribed by state law or that set forth in Rule 4 (d) (1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

On February 6, 1963, petitioner...

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