Burnita Shelton Matthews
1894–1988 · Burnell, MS
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia | Judge | Harry S Truman (Democratic) | Apr 7, 1950 | Death, Apr 25, 1988 |
Education
- National University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School), LL.B., 1919
- National University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School), LL.M., 1920
Professional Career
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1920-1949; Counsel, National Woman's Party, 1921-; Associate editor, Women Lawyer's Journal, 1934-1935; Professor, Washington [D.C.] College of Law, 1933-1939, 1942-1948
Opinions on This Site
50 opinions from 1942 to 1976
- Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers International Union v. National Labor Relations Board 1976
- United States v. Gregory Hurt 1976
- Building Material & Construction Teamsters Union Local No. 216 v. National Labor Relations Board 1975
- American Public Health Association v. Earl Butz, Secretary of Department of Agriculture 1975
- Jesse Douglas v. Robert E. Hampton, Chairman of Civil Service Commission 1975
- Helen B. Elliott, Individually and as Administratrix of the Estate of Darlene Julie Elliott v. Michael James, Inc., T/a Gentlemen II 1975
- Scandiamant Aktiebolag v. Commissioner of Patents 1974
- Lorraine Evans v. Sheraton Park Hotel Lorraine Evans v. Sheraton Park Hotel, Hotel & Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union 1974
- Greensboro Television Company v. Federal Communications Commission and United States of America 1974
- Anita J. Ring v. Honorable James R. Schlesinger and Honorable John W. Warner 1974
- Cooper Laboratories, Inc. v. Commissioner, Federal Food and Drug Administration 1974
- Williams v. Steuart Motor Co. 1974
- National Realty and Construction Company, Inc. v. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, Secretary of Labor, Party 1973
- H. Max Ammerman v. Lou Miller 1973
- United States v. Dennis T. McDonald 1973
- Lester ex rel. Lester v. Dunn 1973
- United States v. Alan McSurely United States of America v. Margaret McSurely 1972
- A. Ernest Fitzgerald v. Robert E. Hampton, Chairman of United States Civil Service Commission 1972
- Weiss v. Kay Jewelry Stores, Inc. 1972
- Latin America/pacific Coast Steamship Conference and Its Member Lines v. Federal Maritime Commission and United States of America 1972
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers v. National Labor Relations Board 1972
- Chuck Stone v. Federal Communications Commission, the Evening Star Broadcasting Company, Intervenor 1972
- Murray Israel, M.D. v. Baxter Laboratories, Inc. 1972
- The Municipal Distributors Group v. Federal Power Commission, Brooks Gas Co., Inc., and Cities Service Gas Company, Intervenors 1972
- United States v. Gary Caldwell 1972
- United States v. Berry 1972
- Arthur L. Morgan Union, Local No. 3 v. National Labor Relations Board 1972
- Alvis N. Dowd, and Hershel Hanner, D/B/A North Caddo Broadcasting Company v. Federal Communications Commission 1972
- James Edward Franklin v. United States 1972
- United States v. Roland C. Shelvy, Jr., A/K/A Carl R. Shelby 1972
- United States v. Joseph Jones 1972
- United States v. Charles J. Thornton 1971
- United States v. Frank W. Winston 1971
- In Re Georgea Kosmadakes, Adult Ward, Julia K. Maghan, James A. Crooks, Successor, Conservator, and Auditor of the Court 1971
- United States v. Gregory Jackson 1971
- National Life Insurance v. Silverman 1971
- United States v. Larry E. Evans 1971
- United States v. Louis S. Lumpkins 1971
- Channel 16 of Rhode Island, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission 1971
- United Steel Workers of America, Afl-Cio v. National Labor Relations Board, Fibreboard Corporation v. National Labor Relations Board 1971
- Ruby C. Bourne v. Fawan Washburn 1971
- Brenard Austin, Minor, by His Next Friend, Brenard Austin, Sr. v. John T. Kesselring 1970
- Joseph Lester, Etc. v. H. Searl Dunn Joseph Lester, Etc. v. H. Searl Dunn, Ann Delaval Dunn 1970
- United States v. Allen S. Bussey 1970
- United States v. James McCoy 1970
- H. Max Ammerman v. Lou Miller 1970
- Dalmo Sales Co., Inc. v. Tysons Corner Regional Shopping Center, Etc. 1970
- Hideichi Takeguma v. United States 1946
- Conley v. United States 1945
- United States v. Metcalf 1942