Kreshik v. Saint Nicholas Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church of North America

363 U.S. 190 · Decided June 6, 1960 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Kreshik v. Saint Nicholas Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church of North America was decided on June 6, 1960 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Free exercise of religion” in the First Amendment area.

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Full case caption

Kreshik et al. v. Saint Nicholas Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church of North America

SCDB identifiers: case 1959-091, docket 1959-091-01.

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