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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, October 20, 1965
Decision: Monday, December 13, 1965
Issues: Federal Taxation, Priority of Federal Fiscal Claims

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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: 8 votes for Speers, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Act or Rules, or Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978
Voted with the majority
Warren
Wrote a dissent
Black
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Clark
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote the majority opinion
Fortas
Full Opinion by Justice Abe Fortas

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The Oyez Project, United States v. Speers, 382 U.S. 266 (1965),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1965/1965_17/>
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