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Henderson v. United States

517 U.S. 654 (1996)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year1996
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Rule 4’s period for service controls service timing in the statutory setting at issue; Rules Enabling Act framework for service

Key Principle

Rule 4’s period for service controls service timing in the statutory setting at issue; Rules Enabling Act framework for service

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — FRCP 3 4 5 commencement and service

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