Northeast Marine Terminal Co., Inc. v. Caputo

432 U.S. 249 · Decided June 17, 1977 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Northeast Marine Terminal Co., Inc. v. Caputo was decided on June 17, 1977 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Thurgood Marshall wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Election of remedies” in the Economic Activity area.

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Northeast Marine Terminal Co., Inc., et al. v. Caputo et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1976-146, docket 1976-146-01.

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