2010 Supreme Court term

JASON M. RANSOM v. FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A., FKA MBNA AMERICA BANK, N.A.

Dockets 09-907Argued
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In brief

Overview

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Background and question before the Court

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What each side argues

Petitioner Position

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Respondent Position

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What happened at oral argument

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Justice Sotomayor asked, “Where does it say that?”

What the Court decided

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