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Allison Engine v. US

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
07-214 6th Cir. Feb 26, 2008
Tr.
Jun 9, 2008 TBD Alito OT 2007
 

Judgment: Vacated and remanded, in an opinion by Justice Samuel Alito on June 9, 2008.

Briefs and Documents

Merits briefs

  • Brief for Petitioner Allison Engine Company, Inc., et al.
  • Brief for Respondents Roger L. Sanders and Roger L. Thacker
  • Reply Brief for Petitioner Allison Engine Company, Inc., et al.

Amicus briefs

  • Motion for Leave to File Brief Amicus Curiae and Brief of Amicus Curiae Continental Common, Inc., and Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., in Support of Petitioner (motion granted 1/7/08)
  • Brief for the United States Chamber of Commerce, the American Hospital Association, and the American Health Care Association in Support of Petitioner
  • Brief for Marsha Farmer in Support of Respondents
  • Brief for Professor Joel D. Hesch in Support of Respondents
  • Brief for the Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund in Support of Respondents
  • Brief for Senator Charles E. Grassley in Support of Respondents
  • Brief for the United States of America in Support of Respondents
  • Brief for Grayson & Kubli, P.C., in Support of Respondents

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