Osterneck v. Ernst & Whinney

489 U.S. 169 · Decided February 21, 1989 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Osterneck v. Ernst & Whinney was decided on February 21, 1989 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Federal rules of civil procedure” in the Judicial Power area.

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Full case caption

Osterneck et al. v. Ernst & Whinney

SCDB identifiers: case 1988-035, docket 1988-035-01.

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