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Braen v. Pfeifer Transportation Co.

Docket: 32
Citation: 361 U.S. 129 (1959)
Petitioner: Braen
Respondent: Pfeifer Transportation Co.

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, November 16, 1959
Decision: Monday, December 14, 1959
Issues: Economic Activity, Nongovernmental Liability

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Facts of the Case

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Braen, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Jones, or Death on the High Seas
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority
Black
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Frankfurter
Wrote the majority opinion
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Clark
Wrote a dissent
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Whittaker
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Full Opinion by Justice William O. Douglas

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