Olympic Airways v. Rubina Husain

540 U.S. 644 · Decided February 24, 2004 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Olympic Airways v. Rubina Husain was decided on February 24, 2004 by a vote of 6–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Liability, miscellaneous” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Olympic Airways v. Rubina Husain, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Abid M. Hanson, Deceased, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2003-033, docket 2003-033-01.

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