Thomas E. Raleigh v. Illinois Department of Revenue

530 U.S. 15 · Decided May 30, 2000 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Thomas E. Raleigh v. Illinois Department of Revenue was decided on May 30, 2000 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice David H. Souter wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Bankruptcy” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Thomas E. Raleigh, Chapter 7 Trustee for the Estate of William J. Stoecker, v. Illinois Department of Revenue

SCDB identifiers: case 1999-067, docket 1999-067-01.

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