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Abstract

Argument: Thursday, March 29, 1956
Decision: Monday, May 7, 1956
Issues: Due Process, Hearing or Notice

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 8 votes for Covey, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Black
Wrote the majority opinion
Warren
Voted with the majority
Clark
Wrote a dissent
Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Minton
Voted with the majority
Reed
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Burton
Full Opinion by Chief Justice Earl Warren

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The Oyez Project, Covey v. Town Of Somers, 351 U.S. 141 (1956),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1950-1959/1955/1955_380/>
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