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Massachusetts Bonding Co. v. U.S.

Docket: 31
Citation: 352 U.S. 128 (1956)
Petitioner: Massachusetts Bonding Co.
Respondent: U.S.

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Abstract

Argument: Thursday, November 8, 1956
Decision: Monday, December 10, 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: 5 votes for Massachusetts Bonding Co., 4 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 minority, joined Frankfurter's dissent
Reed
Wrote a dissent
Frankfurter
Wrote the majority opinion
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Burton
Voted with the minority, joined Frankfurter's dissent
Clark
Wrote a regular concurrence
Harlan
Voted with the minority, joined Frankfurter's dissent
Brennan
Full Opinion by Justice William O. Douglas

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