Reading Co. v. Brown

391 U.S. 471 · Decided June 3, 1968 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Reading Co. v. Brown was decided on June 3, 1968 by a vote of 6–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice John M. Harlan II wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Bankruptcy” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Thurgood Marshall.

Full case caption

Reading Co. v. Brown, Trustee in Bankruptcy, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1967-145, docket 1967-145-01.

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