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BENANTI v. UNITED STATES

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Case Basics

Docket No.

231

Petitioner

Benanti

Respondent

United States

Decided By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Opinion

355 U.S. 96 (1957)

Argued

Tuesday, October 29, 1957

Decided

Monday, December 9, 1957

Term:

1950-1959
- 1957

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Benanti, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Communication Act of 1934

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