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Alaska v. American Can Co.

Docket: 40
Citation: 358 U.S. 224 (1959)
Petitioner: Alaska
Respondent: American Can Co.

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, December 9, 1958
Decision: Monday, January 12, 1959
Issues: Economic Activity, State Tax

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 7 votes for Alaska, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Statute of a Territory
Did not participate
Frankfurter
Did not participate
Harlan
Wrote the majority opinion
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Black
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Clark
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
Whittaker
Full Opinion by Justice William O. Douglas

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