Andrew J. Kontrick v. Robert A. Ryan

540 U.S. 443 · Decided January 14, 2004 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Andrew J. Kontrick v. Robert A. Ryan was decided on January 14, 2004 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Bankruptcy” in the Economic Activity area.

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Andrew J. Kontrick v. Robert A. Ryan

SCDB identifiers: case 2003-025, docket 2003-025-01.

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