Caplin v. Marine Midland Grace Trust Co. of New York

406 U.S. 416 · Decided May 22, 1972 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Caplin v. Marine Midland Grace Trust Co. of New York was decided on May 22, 1972 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Thurgood Marshall wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Bankruptcy” in the Economic Activity area.

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Caplin, Trustee v. Marine Midland Grace Trust Co. of New York

SCDB identifiers: case 1971-112, docket 1971-112-01.

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