Sprint Communications v. APCC Services
Holding
An assignee of a legal claim for money owed has standing to pursue that claim in federal court, even when the assignee has promised to remit the proceeds of the litigation to the assignor.
Judgment
Affirmed, 5-4, in an opinion by Stephen G. Breyer on Jun 23, 2008. Chief Justice Roberts filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Scalia, Thomas, and Alito joined.
- Opinion below (D.C. Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition
- Petitioner”™s reply
- Amicus brief of Qwest Communications, Inc. (in support of the petitioners)
Merits briefs (via ABA)
- Brief for Petitioner Sprint Communications Company L.P. and AT&T Corp.
- Brief for Respondent APCC Services, Inc., et al.
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Sprint Communications Company L.P. and AT&T Corp.
Amicus briefs
Recommended Citation: Sprint Communications v. APCC Services, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/sprint-communications-v-apcc-services/