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Thornton v. Equifax

U.S.
Oct 6, 1980
449 U.S. 835 (1980)

Summary

defining the term malice

Summary of this case from Yeager v. TRW Inc.

Opinion

No. 79-1932.

October 6, 1980.


C.A. 8th Cir. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 619 F. 2d 700.


Summaries of

Thornton v. Equifax

U.S.
Oct 6, 1980
449 U.S. 835 (1980)

defining the term malice

Summary of this case from Yeager v. TRW Inc.

noting that "no defamation or like actions are allowed under the [FCRA] unless malice or willful intent is alleged."

Summary of this case from Mirocha v. TRW Inc.
Case details for

Thornton v. Equifax

Case Details

Full title:THORNTON v. EQUIFAX, INC

Court:U.S.

Date published: Oct 6, 1980

Citations

449 U.S. 835 (1980)

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