Intercounty Construction Corp. v. Walter

422 U.S. 1 · Decided June 16, 1975 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Intercounty Construction Corp. v. Walter was decided on June 16, 1975 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Election of remedies” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Intercounty Construction Corp. et al. v. Walter, Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Employees' Compensation, U.S. Department of Labor, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-120, docket 1974-120-01.

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