Anita Alvarez v. Chermane Smith

558 U.S. 87 · Decided December 8, 2009 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Anita Alvarez v. Chermane Smith was decided on December 8, 2009 by a vote of 8–1. The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Stephen G. Breyer wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Mootness” in the Judicial Power area.

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Full case caption

Anita Alvarez, Cook County State's Attorney v. Chermane Smith et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2009-002, docket 2009-002-01.

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