Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number No. 86-279. See more information ... Smart Summary BASIC INC. ET AL. v. LEVINSON ET AL., No. 86-279 (Feb. 23, 1987) Factual and Procedural Background This entry reflects a Supreme Court docket entry concerning Basic Inc. et al. v. Levinson et al., No. 86-279, dated February 23, 1987. The Supreme Court granted certiorari to review a decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reported at 786 F.2d 741. The opinion notes that the Chief Justice took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition. Legal Issues Presented The opinion addresses a procedural matter and does not frame distinct legal issues. Arguments of the Parties The opinion does not contain a detailed account of the parties' legal arguments. Table of Precedents Cited No precedents were cited in the provided opinion. Court's Reasoning and Analysis The provided text contains only procedural action without substantive legal analysis. The Court's action was to grant certiorari to review the Sixth Circuit decision (reported at 786 F.2d 741). The opinion also states that the Chief Justice did not participate in consideration or decision of the petition. No further reasoning or explanation for granting certiorari is included in the provided text. Holding and Implications CERTIORARI GRANTED. Implications: The direct effect of the entry is that the Supreme Court agreed to review the Sixth Circuit's decision reported at 786 F.2d 741. The Chief Justice's non-participation is recorded. The provided opinion does not discuss broader legal consequences or establish a substantive precedent in this text. Show full summary ... OPINION BASIC INC. ET AL. v. LEVINSON ET AL. C.A. 6th Cir. Certiorari granted. THE CHIEF JUSTICE took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition. Reported below: 786 F. 2d 741.