Central Bank of Denver, N. A. v. First Interstate Bank of Denver, N. A. and Jack K. Naber

511 U.S. 164 · Decided April 19, 1994 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Central Bank of Denver, N. A. v. First Interstate Bank of Denver, N. A. and Jack K. Naber was decided on April 19, 1994 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Securities regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Central Bank of Denver, N. A. v. First Interstate Bank of Denver, N. A. and Jack K. Naber

SCDB identifiers: case 1993-036, docket 1993-036-01.

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