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Burton v. Wilmington Pkg. Auth.

Docket: 164
Citation: 365 U.S. 715 (1961)
Petitioner: Burton
Respondent: Wilmington Pkg. Auth.

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, February 21, 1961
Decision: Monday, April 17, 1961
Issues: Civil Rights, Desegregation

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Burton, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Equal Protection
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority
Black
Wrote a dissent
Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Wrote the majority opinion
Clark
Wrote a dissent
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Whittaker
Wrote a special concurrence
Stewart
Full Opinion by Justice Tom C. Clark

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