Same-sex Marriage Deep Dive

On March 26 and 27, the Supreme Court heard two landmark same-sex marriage cases. Check out our deep dive on the topic to find out more about the cases and issues the Court will consider.

ALLEGHANY CORP. v. BRESWICK & CO.

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Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Breswick & Co.

Respondent

Alleghany Corp.

Consolidation

No. 82

No. 114

Heard By

Warren Court (1956-1957)

Decided By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Opinion

353 U.S. 151 (1957)

Argued

January 23-24, 1957

Decided

Monday, April 22, 1957

Term:

1950-1959
- 1956

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Argument

Alleghany Corp. v. Breswick & Co. - Oral Argument, Part 1

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Alleghany Corp. v. Breswick & Co. - Oral Argument, Part 2

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Alleghany Corp. v. Breswick & Co. - Oral Argument, Part 3

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Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Alleghany Corp., 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Interstate Commerce, as amended

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