Animal Science Products v. Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical Co.

138 S. Ct. 1865 · Decided June 14, 2018 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Animal Science Products v. Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical Co. was decided on June 14, 2018 unanimously (9–0). The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Federal rules of civil procedure” in the Judicial Power area.

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Animal Science Products v. Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 2017-073, docket 2017-073-01.

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