Textron Lycoming Reciprocating Engine Division v. United Automobile

523 U.S. 653 · Decided May 18, 1998 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Textron Lycoming Reciprocating Engine Division v. United Automobile was decided on May 18, 1998 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Antonin Scalia wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Jurisdiction of federal district or territorial courts” in the Judicial Power area.

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Textron Lycoming Reciprocating Engine Division, Avco Corp. v. United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, International Union and Its Local 787

SCDB identifiers: case 1997-064, docket 1997-064-01.

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