Town of Chester v. Laroe Estates

137 S. Ct. 1645 · Decided June 5, 2017 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Town of Chester v. Laroe Estates was decided on June 5, 2017 unanimously (9–0). The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Standing, miscellaneous” in the Judicial Power area.

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Town of Chester v. Laroe Estates

SCDB identifiers: case 2016-064, docket 2016-064-01.

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