Graham County Soil & Water Conservation District v. United States ex Rel. Karen T. Wilson

545 U.S. 409 · Decided June 20, 2005 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Graham County Soil & Water Conservation District v. United States ex Rel. Karen T. Wilson was decided on June 20, 2005 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Untimely filing” in the Judicial Power area.

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Graham County Soil & Water Conservation District, et al. v. United States ex Rel. Karen T. Wilson

SCDB identifiers: case 2004-066, docket 2004-066-01.

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