Curtiss-Wright Corporation v. Frank C. Schoonejongen

514 U.S. 73 · Decided March 6, 1995 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation v. Frank C. Schoonejongen was decided on March 6, 1995 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 “Employee Retirement Income Security Act” in the Economic Activity area.

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation v. Frank C. Schoonejongen, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1994-032, docket 1994-032-01.

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