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General Box Co. v. United States

Docket: 383
Citation: 351 U.S. 159 (1956)
Petitioner: General Box Co.
Respondent: United States

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, March 28, 1956
Decision: Monday, May 7, 1956
Issues: Economic Activity, Governmental Liability

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 7 votes for United States, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Takings Clause
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Black
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority
Clark
Wrote a regular concurrence
Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Minton
Wrote the majority opinion
Reed
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Burton
Full Opinion by Justice Stanley Reed

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