Crown v. Parker

462 U.S. 345 · Decided June 13, 1983 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Crown v. Parker was decided on June 13, 1983 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Harry A. Blackmun 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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Full case caption

Crown, Cork & Seal Co., Inc. v. Parker

SCDB identifiers: case 1982-107, docket 1982-107-01.

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