October Term 2002 · Docket 02-42

Can Nevada courts block California tax audits?

California seeks to enforce its tax laws. Hyatt argues Nevada courts should stop the process.

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Franchise Tax Bd. of Cal. v. Hyatt
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The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    California argues states may apply their own laws despite overlapping jurisdiction.

    Hyatt argues Nevada courts should extend authority over the California tax process.

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What this case is about

California wants to collect taxes from Hyatt. Hyatt wants Nevada courts to block that collection.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on February 24, 2003.

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What each side wants

California wants to enforce its tax laws against Hyatt.

Hyatt wants Nevada courts to block the California tax process.

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What each side says

California argues states may apply their own laws despite overlapping jurisdiction.

Hyatt argues Nevada courts should extend authority over the California tax process.

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What the justices asked

Chief Justice Rehnquist asked if the case was submitted.

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Why it matters

This dispute defines state power over tax collection. It affects how states handle overlapping legal authority.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Official Court provenance

Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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