Mary Gade v. National Solid Wastes Management Association

505 U.S. 88 · Decided June 18, 1992 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Mary Gade v. National Solid Wastes Management Association was decided on June 18, 1992 by a vote of 5–4. 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 “Natural resources and environmental protection” in the Economic Activity area.

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Mary Gade, Director, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency v. National Solid Wastes Management Association

SCDB identifiers: case 1991-097, docket 1991-097-01.

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