Leslie Wilton, Etc. v. Seven Falls Company

515 U.S. 277 · Decided June 12, 1995 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Leslie Wilton, Etc. v. Seven Falls Company was decided on June 12, 1995 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor 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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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Stephen G. Breyer.

Full case caption

Leslie Wilton, Etc., et al. v. Seven Falls Company et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1994-070, docket 1994-070-01.

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