United States v. Cleveland, C., C. & St. L. Ry. Co., 247 U.S. 195 (1918)

United States v. Cleveland, Cincinnati,


Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company
No. 693


Argued March 4, 5, 6, 1918
Decided May 20, 1918
247 U.S. 195

CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT

Syllabus

A railroad company bought hare of another railroad company before, and sold them after, December 31, 1908. Held that only so much af the profit as accrued after that date was "income" within the Corporation Tax Act. Doyle v. Mitchell Brothers Co., ante179; Hays v. Gauley Mountain Coal Co., ante,189.

242 F. 18 affirmed.

The case is stated in the opinion.