William Field and Norinne Field v. Philip W. Mans

516 U.S. 59 · Decided November 28, 1995 · Supreme Court of the United States

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William Field and Norinne Field v. Philip W. Mans was decided on November 28, 1995 by a vote of 7–2. The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice David H. Souter wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Bankruptcy” in the Economic Activity area.

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William Field and Norinne Field v. Philip W. Mans

SCDB identifiers: case 1995-006, docket 1995-006-01.

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