Merrill Lynch v. Manning

578 U.S. 374 · Decided May 16, 2016 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Merrill Lynch v. Manning was decided on May 16, 2016 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Elena Kagan 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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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. v. Manning

SCDB identifiers: case 2015-022, docket 2015-022-01.

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