First Options of Chicago, Inc. v. Manuel Kaplan

514 U.S. 938 · Decided May 22, 1995 · Supreme Court of the United States

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First Options of Chicago, Inc. v. Manuel Kaplan was decided on May 22, 1995 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Stephen G. Breyer wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Arbitration (non-labor)” in the Economic Activity area.

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First Options of Chicago, Inc. v. Manuel Kaplan, et Ux. and Mk Investments, Inc.

SCDB identifiers: case 1994-061, docket 1994-061-01.

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