Celotex Corp. v. Catrett

477 U.S. 317 · Decided June 25, 1986 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Celotex Corp. v. Catrett was decided on June 25, 1986 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William H. Rehnquist 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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Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, Administratrix of the Estate of Catrett

SCDB identifiers: case 1985-128, docket 1985-128-01.

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