Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. v. Richard Sperling

493 U.S. 165 · Decided December 11, 1989 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. v. Richard Sperling was decided on December 11, 1989 by a vote of 7–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Jurisdiction of federal district or territorial courts” in the Judicial Power area.

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Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. v. Richard Sperling et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1989-013, docket 1989-013-01.

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