Treinies v. Sunshine Mining Company
United States Supreme Court
308 U.S. 66 (1939)
Relevant factsFree
After competing claims to disputed mining company stock produced inconsistent judgments in Washington probate court (favoring Pelkes) and Idaho state court (favoring Mason, with Treinies personally appearing), Sunshine Mining Company filed a federal interpleader action to resolve which judgment controlled, and the district court and court of appeals both held the Idaho judgment controlling and res judicata as to jurisdiction.
IssueFree
Whether the Full Faith and Credit Clause permits the judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction to be collaterally attacked in an interpleader action.