Christine Armour v. City of Indianapolis

566 U.S. 673 · Decided June 4, 2012 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Christine Armour v. City of Indianapolis was decided on June 4, 2012 by a vote of 6–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Stephen G. Breyer wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “State or local government tax” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Christine Armour, et Al., Petitioners v. City of Indianapolis, Indiana, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2011-062, docket 2011-062-01.

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