Jeff Groh v. Joseph R. Ramirez

540 U.S. 551 · Decided February 24, 2004 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Jeff Groh v. Joseph R. Ramirez was decided on February 24, 2004 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Governmental liability” in the Economic Activity area.

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Jeff Groh v. Joseph R. Ramirez et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2003-030, docket 2003-030-01.

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