Business Guides, Inc. v. Chromatic Communications Enterprises, Inc. and Michael Shipp

498 U.S. 533 · Decided February 26, 1991 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Business Guides, Inc. v. Chromatic Communications Enterprises, Inc. and Michael Shipp was decided on February 26, 1991 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor 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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Business Guides, Inc. v. Chromatic Communications Enterprises, Inc. and Michael Shipp

SCDB identifiers: case 1990-041, docket 1990-041-01.

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