F. Dale Robertson v. Seattle Audubon Society

503 U.S. 429 · Decided March 25, 1992 · Supreme Court of the United States

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F. Dale Robertson v. Seattle Audubon Society was decided on March 25, 1992 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Natural resources and environmental protection” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

F. Dale Robertson, Chief, United States Forest Service, Et. al. v. Seattle Audubon Society et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1991-055, docket 1991-055-01.

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