Comptroller of the Treasury v. Wynne

575 U.S. 542 · Decided May 18, 2015 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Comptroller of the Treasury v. Wynne was decided on May 18, 2015 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. 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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Comptroller of the Treasury v. Wynne

SCDB identifiers: case 2014-021, docket 2014-021-01.

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