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NILVA v. UNITED STATES

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Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Nilva

Respondent

United States

Decided By

Warren Court (1956-1957)

Opinion

352 U.S. 385 (1957)

Argued

Thursday, November 8, 1956, Tuesday, November 13, 1956

Decided

Monday, February 25, 1957

Term:

1950-1959
- 1956

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Argument

Nilva v. United States - Oral Argument

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Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision:

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