Kokoszka v. Belford

417 U.S. 642 · Decided June 19, 1974 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Kokoszka v. Belford was decided on June 19, 1974 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Bankruptcy” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Kokoszka v. Belford, Trustee in Bankruptcy

SCDB identifiers: case 1973-145, docket 1973-145-01.

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