Arthur Calderon v. Troy Ashmus, Etc.

523 U.S. 740 · Decided May 26, 1998 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Arthur Calderon v. Troy Ashmus, Etc. was decided on May 26, 1998 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Standing, justiciable question” in the Judicial Power area.

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Arthur Calderon, Warden, et al. v. Troy Ashmus, Etc.

SCDB identifiers: case 1997-068, docket 1997-068-01.

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