Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company v. Michael Buckley

521 U.S. 424 · Decided June 23, 1997 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company v. Michael Buckley was decided on June 23, 1997 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Stephen G. Breyer wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Election of remedies” in the Economic Activity area.

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Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company v. Michael Buckley

SCDB identifiers: case 1996-085, docket 1996-085-01.

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