Young v. Community Nutrition Institute

476 U.S. 974 · Decided June 16, 1986 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Young v. Community Nutrition Institute was decided on June 16, 1986 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Judicial review of agency actions” in the Judicial Power area.

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Full case caption

Young, Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration v. Community Nutrition Institute et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1985-114, docket 1985-114-01.

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