United States v. Riverside Bayview Homes, Inc.

474 U.S. 121 · Decided December 4, 1985 · Supreme Court of the United States

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United States v. Riverside Bayview Homes, Inc. was decided on December 4, 1985 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Byron R. White wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Natural resources and environmental protection” in the Economic Activity area.

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United States v. Riverside Bayview Homes, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1985-013, docket 1985-013-01.

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