Alaska v. Arctic Maid

366 U.S. 199 · Decided May 1, 1961 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Alaska v. Arctic Maid was decided on May 1, 1961 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “State or local government tax” in the Economic Activity area.

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Alaska v. Arctic Maid et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1960-086, docket 1960-086-01.

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