Citizens Bank of Maryland v. David Strumpf

516 U.S. 16 · Decided October 31, 1995 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Citizens Bank of Maryland v. David Strumpf was decided on October 31, 1995 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Antonin Scalia wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Bankruptcy” in the Economic Activity area.

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Citizens Bank of Maryland v. David Strumpf

SCDB identifiers: case 1995-003, docket 1995-003-01.

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