Supreme Court of the United States
Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Hunt
December 20, 1943320 U.S. 430
Summary
The Court held that the final Texas workers' compensation award barred Hunt from obtaining a second or additional award under Louisiana law for the same injury. Because the Texas award was res judicata in Texas, the Full Faith and Credit Clause required Louisiana to give it the same binding effect, notwithstanding Louisiana's greater compensation and local policy. Justice Black and Justice Douglas dissented, arguing that Louisiana could provide additional compensation, while Justice Jackson concurred in the judgment based on adherence to controlling precedent.
Holding
- Whether Louisiana had to give full faith and credit to the final Texas workers' compensation award.. Yes. Because the Texas award was final and had the force and effect of a judgment in Texas, Louisiana was required to recognize it as res judicata and could not award additional compensation for the same injury under its own workers' compensation law.
Docket 29
Cited authorities
- 1 Stat. 122
- 28 U.S.C. § 687
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