Phillip T. Breuer v. Jim'S Concrete of Brevard, Inc.
Decided May 19, 2003. David Hackett Souter delivered the opinion of the Court.
Docket 02-337 · 538 U.S. 691 (2003) · Cited 122 times
Holding
Section 216(b) does not bar removal of a suit from state to federal court.
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How the Justices voted
Decided 9–0.
Majority · 9
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Precedents cited
Supreme Court decisions this opinion relies on, ordered by how often it cites each. Cases in our collection link through; others are named.
- Healy v. Ratta · 292 U.S. 263 (1934)
- Smallwood v. Gallardo · 275 U.S. 56 (1927)
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