Supreme Court of the United States / October Term 2025
Clark v. Sweeney
Decided November 24, 2025. The Court ruled per curiam, an unsigned opinion of the Court.
Docket 25-52
Holding
The Fourth Circuit departed from the principle of party presentation and abused its discretion in granting a new trial.
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