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''Connecticut General Life Insurance Company v. Johnson'', 303 U.S. 77 (1938), is a case in which the
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dealt with corporate entities. The case involved whether
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could levy a tax on a company licensed to do business in that state for transactions that occurred in a different state.


Judgment

Justice Stone delivered the opinion of the Court. Justice
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dissented.


See also

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