Puerto Rico v. Franklin California Tax Free Trust

579 U.S. 115 · Decided June 13, 2016 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Puerto Rico v. Franklin California Tax Free Trust was decided on June 13, 2016 by a vote of 5–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Bankruptcy” in the Economic Activity area.

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How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Samuel A. Alito Jr..

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Puerto Rico v. Franklin California Tax Free Trust

SCDB identifiers: case 2015-062, docket 2015-062-01.

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