United States v. Joseph Olson

546 U.S. 43 · Decided November 8, 2005 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Joseph Olson was decided on November 8, 2005 unanimously (9–0). The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Stephen G. Breyer wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Liability, miscellaneous” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

United States v. Joseph Olson, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2005-006, docket 2005-006-01.

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