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Dekalb Genetics Corp. v. Bayer Crop-Science, S. A

Citations: 538 U.S. 974; 123 S. Ct. 1828; 71 U.S.L.W. 3665; 2003 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 3273; 2003 Daily Journal DAR 4192; 155 L. Ed. 2d 662; 2003 U.S. LEXIS 2929Docket: 02-130

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; April 21, 2003; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in the case of DeKalb Genetics Corp. v. Bayer Crop-Science, S.A., following an appeal from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Court vacated the judgment of the lower court and remanded the case for further consideration. This decision was influenced by the precedent set in State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Campbell. The case was reported below as 272 F.3d 1335.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certiorari Granted by Supreme Court

Application: The Supreme Court reviewed the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by granting certiorari.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in the case of DeKalb Genetics Corp. v. Bayer Crop-Science, S.A., following an appeal from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Precedent Influence on Supreme Court Decision

Application: The Supreme Court's decision to vacate and remand was influenced by the precedent set in a previous case.

Reasoning: This decision was influenced by the precedent set in State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Campbell.

Vacating and Remanding by Supreme Court

Application: The Supreme Court vacated the judgment of the lower court and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Reasoning: The Court vacated the judgment of the lower court and remanded the case for further consideration.