Margaret Kawaauhau v. Paul W. Geiger

523 U.S. 57 · Decided March 3, 1998 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Margaret Kawaauhau v. Paul W. Geiger was decided on March 3, 1998 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg 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

Margaret Kawaauhau, et Vir v. Paul W. Geiger

SCDB identifiers: case 1997-035, docket 1997-035-01.

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