339 U.S. 306 (1950)
Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co.
Does notice by publication alone satisfy the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment for beneficiaries whose addresses are known or easily ascertainable?
Notice must be 'reasonably calculated, under all circumstances, to apprise interested parties of the pendency of the action and afford them an opportunity to present their objections.'
The Court held that notice by publication was insufficient under the Due Process Clause for beneficiaries whose addresses were known or easily ascertainable.
The Mullane decision is seminal, significantly influencing the domain of procedural due process. Law students must understand how it delineates the requirements for adequate notice, ensuring fairness in legal proceedings. Its principles ensure that interested parties are given a genuine opportunity to participate, reflecting both the letter and the spirit of procedural justice. Mullane has been cited extensively in subsequent case law, providing groundwork for determining adequate procedures in diverse contexts, including class actions and administrative law.