United States Army Corp of Engineers v. Hawkes Co., Inc.

578 U.S. 590 · Decided May 31, 2016 · Supreme Court of the United States

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United States Army Corp of Engineers v. Hawkes Co., Inc. was decided on May 31, 2016 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Natural resources and environmental protection” in the Economic Activity area.

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United States Army Corp of Engineers v. Hawkes Co., Inc.

SCDB identifiers: case 2015-056, docket 2015-056-01.

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