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Kernan v. American Dredging Co.

Docket: 34
Citation: 355 U.S. 426 (1958)
Petitioner: Kernan
Respondent: American Dredging Co.

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Abstract

Argument: Thursday, November 21, 1957
Decision: Monday, February 3, 1958
Issues: Economic Activity, Nongovernmental Liability

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Kernan, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Jones, or Death on the High Seas
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority
Black
Wrote a dissent, joined Harlan's dissent
Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Burton
Voted with the majority
Clark
Wrote a dissent
Harlan
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Whittaker
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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