Lyng v. Payne

476 U.S. 926 · Decided June 16, 1986 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Lyng v. Payne was decided on June 16, 1986 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Due process, takings clause” in the Due Process area.

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Case details

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Full case caption

Lyng, Secretary of Agriculture, et al. v. Payne et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1985-112, docket 1985-112-01.

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