Associates Commercial Corporation v. Elray Rash et Ux.

520 U.S. 953 · Decided June 16, 1997 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Associates Commercial Corporation v. Elray Rash et Ux. was decided on June 16, 1997 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed 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 “Bankruptcy” in the Economic Activity area.

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Associates Commercial Corporation v. Elray Rash et Ux.

SCDB identifiers: case 1996-073, docket 1996-073-01.

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