Amoco Production Company v. Southern Ute Indian Tribe

526 U.S. 865 · Decided June 7, 1999 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Amoco Production Company v. Southern Ute Indian Tribe was decided on June 7, 1999 by a vote of 7–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy 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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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Stephen G. Breyer.

Full case caption

Amoco Production Company, on Behalf of Itself and the Class It Represents v. Southern Ute Indian Tribe et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1998-067, docket 1998-067-01.

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