Bob Reves v. Ernst & Young

507 U.S. 170 · Decided March 3, 1993 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Bob Reves v. Ernst & Young was decided on March 3, 1993 by a vote of 7–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Harry A. Blackmun wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Liability, miscellaneous” in the Economic Activity area.

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Bob Reves, et al. v. Ernst & Young

SCDB identifiers: case 1992-037, docket 1992-037-01.

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