Bullard v. Blue Hills Bank

575 U.S. 496 · Decided May 4, 2015 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Bullard v. Blue Hills Bank was decided on May 4, 2015 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Jurisdiction of federal courts of appeals” in the Judicial Power area.

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Bullard v. Blue Hills Bank

SCDB identifiers: case 2014-066, docket 2014-066-01.

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