Harbor Tug and Barge Company v. John Papai et Ux.

520 U.S. 548 · Decided May 12, 1997 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Harbor Tug and Barge Company v. John Papai et Ux. was decided on May 12, 1997 by a vote of 6–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Liability, miscellaneous” in the Economic Activity area.

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Harbor Tug and Barge Company v. John Papai et Ux.

SCDB identifiers: case 1996-054, docket 1996-054-01.

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