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U.S. Supreme CourtDecided November 24, 2025October Term 2025

Clark v. Sweeney

Short name: Sweeney

Court's summary

The Fourth Circuit departed from the principle of party presentation and abused its discretion in granting a new trial.

From the syllabus prepared by the Reporter of Decisions. Not part of the Court's opinion.

Docket
25-52
Date filed
November 24, 2025
Judges
Per Curiam

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