Arkansas v. Oklahoma

503 U.S. 91 · Decided February 26, 1992 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Arkansas v. Oklahoma was decided on February 26, 1992 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice John Paul Stevens 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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Full case caption

Arkansas, et al. v. Oklahoma, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1991-037, docket 1991-037-01.

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