Itel Containers International Corporation v. Joe Huddleston

507 U.S. 60 · Decided February 23, 1993 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Itel Containers International Corporation v. Joe Huddleston was decided on February 23, 1993 by a vote of 8–1. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy 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

Itel Containers International Corporation v. Joe Huddleston, Commissioner of Revenue of Tennessee

SCDB identifiers: case 1992-031, docket 1992-031-01.

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