Reetz v. Bozanich

397 U.S. 82 · Decided February 25, 1970 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Reetz v. Bozanich was decided on February 25, 1970 unanimously (8–0). The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Comity, removal cases and foreign tribunals” in the Judicial Power area.

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Full case caption

Reetz, Commissioner of Fish and Game of Alaska, et al. v. Bozanich et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1969-047, docket 1969-047-01.

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