Union Bank v. Herbert Wolas

502 U.S. 151 · Decided December 11, 1991 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Union Bank v. Herbert Wolas was decided on December 11, 1991 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice John Paul Stevens 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

Union Bank v. Herbert Wolas, Chapter 7 Trustee for the Estate of ZZZZ Best Co., Inc.

SCDB identifiers: case 1991-013, docket 1991-013-01.

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