Air France v. Saks

470 U.S. 392 · Decided March 4, 1985 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Air France v. Saks was decided on March 4, 1985 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Liability, miscellaneous” in the Economic Activity area.

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How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Lewis F. Powell Jr..

Full case caption

Air France v. Saks

SCDB identifiers: case 1984-043, docket 1984-043-01.

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