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Abstract

Argument: Monday, March 26, 1956
Decision: Monday, May 7, 1956
Issues: Economic Activity, Governmental Liability

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Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 9 votes for Hatahley, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Federal Tort Claims, or Alien Tort Statute
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority
Black
Voted with the majority
Reed
Voted with the majority
Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Burton
Wrote the majority opinion
Clark
Voted with the majority
Minton
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Full Opinion by Justice Tom C. Clark

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The Oyez Project, Hatahley v. United States, 351 U.S. 173 (1956),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1950-1959/1955/1955_231/>
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