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The Gavel · 15-233 · 579 U.S. 115

Puerto Rico v. Franklin Cal. Tax-Free Trust

Puerto Rico v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust

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Docket
15-233
Term
OT 2015
Status
Decided
Decided
Jun 13, 2016

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SCOTUS merits case argued in OT 2015.

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  • Puerto Rico v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust

    Jun 13, 2016 · Thomas, Roberts, Kennedy, Breyer, Kagan, Sotomayor, Ginsburg, Alito · 579 U.S. 115

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    (Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2015 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit…

  • Puerto Rico v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust

    Dec 4, 2015 · 542 B.R. 582

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    • Lead Opinion

    Motion of Fundación Angel Ramos, Inc., et al. for leave to file a brief as amici curiae in No. 15-233 granted. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit granted. The case is consolidated and a total of one hour is allotted for oral argument. Justice ALITO took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion and this petition.…