Northbrook National Insurance Company v. Larry W. Brewer

493 U.S. 6 · Decided November 7, 1989 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Northbrook National Insurance Company v. Larry W. Brewer was decided on November 7, 1989 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Thurgood Marshall wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Election of remedies” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Northbrook National Insurance Company v. Larry W. Brewer et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1989-003, docket 1989-003-01.

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