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In brief
Overview
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Background and question before the Court
Justice Breyer asked: “So the penalty -- it's the penalty.”
What each side argues
Party Positions
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What happened at oral argument
Justice Breyer asked about the penalty during oral argument.
What the Court decided
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Why it matters
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Terms to know
- chose in action
- A species of property.
Primary sources
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- 6087ab0abbdc8d5e3230-r1-a48c85ed07edd63e.pdforal argument transcript
Guide generated September 19, 2026. Automated validation accepted this version.