John Bridge v. Phoenix Bond & Indemnity Co.

553 U.S. 639 · Decided June 9, 2008 · Supreme Court of the United States

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John Bridge v. Phoenix Bond & Indemnity Co. was decided on June 9, 2008 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Miscellaneous economic regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

John Bridge, et al. v. Phoenix Bond & Indemnity Co. et Al

SCDB identifiers: case 2007-049, docket 2007-049-01.

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