2004 Supreme Court term

Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (2/23/05)

Dockets 03-1696Argued
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In brief

Overview

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Background and question before the Court

Justice Souter asked: “Why do we need to complicate it beyond that simplicity?”

What each side argues

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What happened at oral argument

Justice Souter asked: “Why do we need to complicate it beyond that simplicity?”

The Court noted that when the case was briefed, there was no Delaware judgment.

What the Court decided

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Why it matters

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Primary sources

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