Charles J. Reich v. Marcus E. Collins

513 U.S. 106 · Decided December 6, 1994 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Charles J. Reich v. Marcus E. Collins was decided on December 6, 1994 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “State or local government tax” in the Economic Activity area. SCDB records that the Court declared a state or territorial law, regulation or constitutional provision unconstitutional.

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Full case caption

Charles J. Reich v. Marcus E. Collins, Revenue Commissioner of Georgia, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1994-008, docket 1994-008-01.

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