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Putnam v. Commissioner

Docket: 25
Citation: 352 U.S. 82 (1956)
Petitioner: Putnam
Respondent: Commissioner

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, October 17, 1956
Decision: Monday, December 3, 1956
Issues: Federal Taxation of Gifts

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 8 votes for Commissioner, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Internal Revenue Code
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
Voted with the majority
Clark
Wrote a dissent
Harlan
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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