Blanchette v. Connecticut General Insurance Corp.

419 U.S. 102 · Decided December 16, 1974 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Blanchette v. Connecticut General Insurance Corp. was decided on December 16, 1974 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Due process, takings clause” in the Due Process area.

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Case details

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Full case caption

Blanchette et Al., Trustees of Property of Penn Central Transportation Co. v. Connecticut General Insurance Corp. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-009, docket 1974-009-01.

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