Adamo Wrecking Co. v. United States

434 U.S. 275 · Decided January 10, 1978 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Adamo Wrecking Co. v. United States was decided on January 10, 1978 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Natural resources and environmental protection” in the Economic Activity area.

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Adamo Wrecking Co. v. United States

SCDB identifiers: case 1977-023, docket 1977-023-01.

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