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CLACKAMAS GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.C. v. WELLS

No. 01-1435.

538 U.S. 440 (2003)

123 S.Ct. 1673

155 L.Ed.2d 615

CLACKAMAS GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, P. C. v. WELLS

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 22, 2003.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven W. Seymour argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Andria C. Kelly.

Irving L. Gornstein argued the cause for the United States et al. as amici curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Olson, Deputy Solicitor General Clement, Philip B. Sklover, Lorraine C. Davis, and Robert J. Gregory.

Craig A. Crispin argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.*

JUSTICE STEVENS delivered the opinion of the Court.

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