Coy R. Grogan v. Frank J. Garner, Jr.

498 U.S. 279 · Decided January 15, 1991 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Coy R. Grogan v. Frank J. Garner, Jr. was decided on January 15, 1991 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Bankruptcy” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Coy R. Grogan, et al. v. Frank J. Garner, Jr.

SCDB identifiers: case 1990-024, docket 1990-024-01.

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