Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare v. Davenport et Ux.

495 U.S. 552 · Decided May 29, 1990 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare v. Davenport et Ux. was decided on May 29, 1990 by a vote of 7–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Thurgood Marshall wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Bankruptcy” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare et al. v. Davenport et Ux.

SCDB identifiers: case 1989-085, docket 1989-085-01.

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