2015 Supreme Court term

BRANDON THOMAS BETTERMAN v. MONTANA

Dockets 14-1457Argued
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In brief

Overview

The court explained why dismissal is the remedy.

Background and question before the Court

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What each side argues

Petitioner (Brandon Thomas Betterman)

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Respondent (Montana)

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What happened at oral argument

During oral argument, the court explained why dismissal is the remedy.

What the Court decided

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Why it matters

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Terms to know

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Primary sources

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