Bowen v. Georgetown University Hospital

488 U.S. 204 · Decided December 12, 1988 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Bowen v. Georgetown University Hospital was decided on December 12, 1988 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy 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

Bowen, Otis R., Secretary of Health and Human Services v. Georgetown University Hospital, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1988-013, docket 1988-013-01.

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