Berk v. Choy

607 U.S. 187 · Decided January 20, 2026 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Berk v. Choy was decided on January 20, 2026 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Federal rules of civil procedure” in the Judicial Power area.

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• Supreme Court of the United States — docket 24-440

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Berk v. Choy

SCDB identifiers: case 2025-010, docket 2025-010-01.

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