The South-Eastern Underwriters Association Case

question 29

Multiple Choice

The South-Eastern Underwriters Association Case:

• A) preceded the Paul V. Virginia case
• B) upheld the precedent set in Paul v. Virginia
• C) reversed the Paul v. Virginia decision
• D) none of the above

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