Sandra Jean Dale Boggs v. Thomas F. Boggs

520 U.S. 833 · Decided June 2, 1997 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Sandra Jean Dale Boggs v. Thomas F. Boggs was decided on June 2, 1997 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Federal preemption of state legislation or regulation” in the Federalism area.

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Full case caption

Sandra Jean Dale Boggs v. Thomas F. Boggs, Harry M. Boggs and David B. Boggs

SCDB identifiers: case 1996-065, docket 1996-065-01.

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